Payroll Specialist - Apply Now! in El Segundo, CA at Vaco

Job Description

Vaco Los Angeles is working with a client who is looking for a Payroll Specialist. We also need a professional who is able to work cross-departmentally with accounting to ensure the entire business runs as smoothly as possible. The role will be hanging some aspects of the acounting side as well.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing administration and processing of multi-state payroll on a biweekly/weekly basis
• Record payroll data in our software system and verify all amounts prior to cutting checks
• Alter employee tax status as needed as well as any information about withholding
• Initiate direct deposits
• Change employee banking records when necessary to process payments accurately
• Record employee complaints, questions and concerns about payroll services and communicate those issues to HR manager
• Maintain compliant policies and procedures for processing payroll checks
• Handle incentive compensation and equity-based administration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study preferred but not required
• Knowledge of CA Labor Laws
• Experience using various Payroll systems preferred
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency (vlookups, pivot tables, sumifs)
• Strong attention to detail required