Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Specialist where your expertise ensures accurate, timely, and confidential payroll processing for 500+ employees. Enjoy the stability of weekly paychecks while supporting our mission to empower Bay Area businesses with exceptional financial services. This hybrid role offers 3 days in our modern Oakland office and 2 remote days per week.
Responsibilities
- Process weekly payroll for multiple states ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and benefit enrollments with precision
- Conduct payroll audits and resolve discrepancies proactively
- Collaborate with HR on employee onboarding/offboarding payroll requirements
- Maintain confidential payroll records and generate custom reports
- Support year-end tax filings and W-2 distribution
- Optimize payroll processes using ADP and QuickBooks platforms
Qualifications
- 3+ years payroll processing experience with multi-state knowledge
- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and QuickBooks Payroll
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification preferred
- Expertise in FLSA, CA labor laws, and local Oakland ordinances
- Exceptional attention to detail with 99.9% accuracy track record
- Strong problem-solving skills for complex payroll scenarios
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field