Finance - Payroll Accountant

Crystal Stairs•Los Angeles, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Crystal Stairs, Inc. Improving the Lives of Families through Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations. Payroll Accountant 100% Onsite - Location: Los Angeles, CA 90056 What We're Looking For: We are seeking a Payroll Accountant who will be responsible for assisting with the processing of the agency's payroll on a semi-monthly basis timely and accurately. The ideal candidate will have the following responsibilities:

Requirements

B.A. or B. S. degree from an accredited four-year university. Relevant work experience may be substituted for college level education. Accounting classes a plus.
Minimum of five years experience in payroll processing with ADP; experience with electronic timekeeping system and Payroll Report Writing a plus.
Minimum of one year of Accounting experience
Must have solid knowledge of payroll regulations, taxes and garnishment laws; intermediate computer skills in Excel required; ADP WorkForce Now system a must and ADP ezlabor and Report Writing preferred
General understanding of general ledger and financial accounting a plus.
Requires considerable accuracy and attention to detail, strong multi-tasking and organization skills
Must have good customer service and communication skills; must be able to meet tight deadlines and juggle priorities
Must be able to work independently and in team environment.
Ability to identify and analyze problem situations and develop an effective course of action for resolution.

Responsibilities

Act as backup person to process semi-monthly payroll for 350+ employees
Review payroll transactions and timecards in ezlabor
Perform manual paycheck and accruals calculations.
Issues payroll reversals.
Prepare stop payment & update payroll system
Responsible for system maintenance for ADP WorkForce Now and ezLabor
Maintain and process employee garnishment
Application of labor law including wage and hour compliance; monitor meal penalties for trends
Identifies and resolves variety of payroll issues and payroll related discrepancies
Prepare all payroll related journal entries and schedules
Prepare report and spreadsheets using ADP report and Excel for budget process and as required
Review activity timecards to ensure compliance of our funders's terms and conditions
Reconcile payroll GL account
Manage and reconcile on leave employee benefit premium payment
Reconciles sick and vacation accrual balance
Prepare quarterly census report
Assist with completing EDD forms and other requests for employee pay information when needed
Maintain employee payroll file
Train supervisors on ezlabor and payroll policies
Assist with updating corporate payroll procedures
Interact with HR to coordinate any employee related issues that impact payroll
Act as Liaison between internal & external clients regarding payroll transactions
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children
401k Matching Options
Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)
Generous Sick and Vacation Time
Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)
Opportunity for Growth and Development
Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM