Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Full-Time Payroll Specialist in Bakersfield, CA! We're seeking a meticulous professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for 200+ employees. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a supportive environment.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
• Modern office with flexible scheduling
• Health/dental/vision insurance + 401(k) matching
• Professional development stipend
• Collaborative culture focused on work-life balance
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax compliance (federal/state/local)
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Support new hire onboarding and payroll-related inquiries
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure audit compliance
- Collaborate with HR on benefits administration and timekeeping systems
- Prepare quarterly/annual payroll reports for leadership
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS systems
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, CA labor laws, and tax regulations
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience
- Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- Detail-oriented with proven accuracy in financial data handling
- Excellent communication skills for cross-department collaboration
- CPP certification preferred