Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Precision Payroll Solutions as a Payroll Specialist in Bakersfield, CA! We're offering a competitive salary plus an exclusive sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who start before December 2023. This is your opportunity to leverage your payroll expertise in a fast-paced environment while making a tangible impact on employee satisfaction and financial accuracy. Our company culture values precision, innovation, and career growth – apply today and become part of something exceptional!
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations (CA, AZ, NV)
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and benefit enrollments with 99.8% accuracy
- Collaborate with HR on timekeeping systems and employee data integrity
- Prepare payroll reports for executive leadership and external auditors
- Conduct quarterly reconciliations and year-end processing
- Lead system upgrades and process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- 3+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience
- ADP certification or equivalent payroll software expertise
- Deep knowledge of CA labor laws and multi-state tax requirements
- Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and payroll reporting tools
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- Proven problem-solving skills with payroll discrepancies
- Excellent communication skills for cross-department collaboration
- Experience with garnishment processing and compliance