Payroll Clerk

Alleviate • Irvine, CA

21h • $55,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a detail-driven Payroll Clerk who takes pride in accuracy, organization, and keeping payroll running smoothly behind the scenes 💼📊 This role is essential to ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time — including wages, commissions, bonuses, and reimbursements — while serving as the key connection between our team and our external payroll partner 🤝 If you enjoy working with numbers, protecting confidential information 🔒, and supporting both employees and leadership with reliable payroll operations, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment 🚀 About Us: At Alleviate Financial Solutions , we’re transforming lives every day by offering innovative debt relief solutions. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we are on a mission to help individuals and families regain financial freedom and build a brighter future. Our vision? To become the next-generation financial services company that guides people from debt to WEALTH . Here’s what you’ll enjoy: Opportunities for career growth and advancement. A supportive, mission-driven team passionate about making a difference. Company perks like swag, catered lunches, teambuilding activities, and quarterly events. State-of-the-art amenities, including designer living rooms, wellness spaces, cafes, and a fitness center. A culture of recognition, appreciation, and celebration. Our 30,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Irvine, CA is more than just an office—it’s a second home where collaboration, growth, and innovation thrive. COMPENSATION: $55,000 - $60,000 per year, Annually Salary WHAT MAKES US THE BEST? Energetic, supportive, and collaborative working environment Continuous employee development, coaching, and training Work-life balance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of payroll or accounting experience
• Experience working with a payroll agency or PEO environment
• Demonstrated experience processing commissions and bonus structures
• Multi-state payroll experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of payroll processes, including commissions and incentive-based compensation
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet payroll deadlines
• Proficient with Excel and payroll systems

Nice To Haves

• Payroll certification (CPP or FPC) preferred but not required
• Accounting or finance coursework preferred

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, including hourly, salaried, commission, and bonus compensation
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the company’s payroll agency regarding payroll processing, taxes, garnishments, and compliance matters
• Compile and submit payroll inputs including hours worked, commissions, bonuses, PTO, and deductions
• Review payroll registers and reports for accuracy prior to final submission
• Administer expense reimbursement processing and documentation
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll statements
• Maintain payroll records and audit documentation in accordance with company policy and legal requirements
• Coordinate new hire, termination, compensation, and status changes with payroll agency
• Ensure payroll operations comply with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
• Support year-end payroll activities including audits and tax reporting
• Generate payroll, labor cost, and compensation reports for leadership as needed
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits available after 30 days of employment
• Ancillary benefits including legal services, disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and much more!
• 80 hours of PTO, 40 hours of Sick Pay, and 2 Health & Wellness Days
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) that can be elected from day 1 of employment!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level