Payroll Specialist / Payroll Accountant

Max Corporate Group•City of Industry, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is seeking an Accounting & Payroll Specialist for an electrical and electronics manufacturing company in the City of Industry, California. This is a full-time, permanent, direct-hire, on-site role combining ownership of full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll with day-to-day accounting support for Finance and HR. The specialist will manage payroll for multiple locations across different states and help ensure payroll, HRIS, and ERP data remain accurate and aligned. The position also supports general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable and receivable, month-end close, financial reporting, and P&L preparation and review. The role requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws, including wage-and-hour regulations. Candidates must meet the stated U.S. work-authorization eligibility requirements related to export-control compliance. The requested start date is as soon as possible.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
At least 3 years of multi-state payroll experience.
Experience independently managing full-cycle payroll.
Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
Proficiency with payroll software, HRIS systems, and Microsoft Excel.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), due to export-control compliance requirements (ITAR and/or Controlled Unclassified Information).

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll for multiple locations across different states.
Review and validate timecards, attendance records, payroll adjustments, and employee information.
Process payroll adjustments, manual checks, off-cycle payments, and deductions.
Reconcile payroll reports, maintain accurate records, and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including wage-and-hour regulations.
Process garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and benefit deductions.
Coordinate payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, and year-end reconciliations.
Maintain accurate payroll data within payroll, HRIS, and ERP systems.
Assist with general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
Assist with month-end closing, financial reporting, and preparation and review of P&L statements.
Support management with financial reviews, budgeting, and financial analysis, and resolve accounting discrepancies.