Payroll Manager / Payroll Accountant

Seeking a Payroll Manager / Payroll Accountant with recent Paychex experience for an immediate start at CitiScape Property Management. The Payroll Manager / Payroll Accountant will process semi-monthly payroll for over 150 employees which are all in California. Payroll includes the following classes:

• Salaried
• Hourly
• Union

Duties include:

• Full-cycle processing of payroll accurately and in a timely manner (semi-monthly payroll for 160+ employees).
• Manage all payroll functions and maintain compliance with applicable policies, contracts, and local, state and federal laws.
• Answer inquiries from employees, customers and regulatory agencies to resolve issues.
• Adhere to best practices and internal control policies and drive process improvements for payroll.
• Analyze and reconcile reports to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Calculate and process manual checks in a timely manner (i.e., termination pay, bonuses, or others as required).
• Reconcile W-2 forms and ensure accurate and timely filing of all employer compliance forms and returns for all applicable jurisdictions.
• Reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as needed.
• Set up wage garnishments, terminations, and new hires.
• Prepare other reconciliations and journal entries as assigned
• Other duties as assigned or requested

Requirements include:

• 5+ years of payroll experience preferred of 160+ employees
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Recent PAYCHEX experience with Time and Attendance module knowledge highly preferred
• General accounting experience a plus
• Union payroll experience preferred
• Knowledge of relevant payroll related standards, codes, GAAP, regulations and other related requirements
• Strong systems and data flow knowledge; ability to learn and adapt to new software and processes
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; ability to build solid relationships and establish credibility across all levels of the organization – must be a team player.
• Extensive knowledge in accounting and computer software applications (Jenark a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Excel)
• Property Management experience preferred
• Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects, use time management skills and exercise independent judgment.
• Self motivated, quick learner and detailed oriented
• Ability to multi-task

We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, LTD and 401K). There are also 15 days PTO per year and an additional 12 paid holidays. Indoor parking included.

Compensation: $43 - $55.29 per hour DOE

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - This is a hybrid position.

**local candidates only**

EOE. Please send your resume and cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43.00 - $55.29 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Office

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting software (Jenark and Strongroom/AvidXchange ): 2 years (Preferred)
• Property Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Paychex software: 2 years (Preferred)
• Payroll: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person