Payroll Specialist

Company Description Enki Health Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit mental health provider serving communities across Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, and the San Gabriel Valley, with an administrative office in El Monte, California. The organization is structured so that each program has operational authority, allowing services to be tailored to the unique cultural needs of the communities served, while a central office ensures support and quality assurance.

Founded in 1980 by Dr. Albert and Diane Urmer, Enki was created to bring hope and accessible mental health care to diverse Los Angeles communities. The organization’s name reflects the Sumerian god Enki, symbolizing wisdom, healing, and compassion, values that guide Enki’s approach to client care and community service. Today, Enki continues to focus on person-centered, culturally responsive mental health services grounded in respect, dignity, and inclusion.

Role Description The Payroll Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Burbank, CA. The Payroll Specialist will perform all aspects of the payroll cycle and provide support in weekly, monthly and annual closing processes by performing account reconciliations, journal entries and other ad hoc assignments as assigned by the internal Accountant Department and/or the Chief Financial Officer.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of bi-weekly payroll processing for approximately 300+ employees located in California.
• Act as the main point of contact for all payroll related questions from employees and management.
• Generate ad-hoc and custom reports out of UKG Ready payroll system.
• Process all payroll action forms for new hires, rate changes, terminations and other payroll related changes.
• Process wage garnishments.
• Direct year end W-2 and 1099 reporting and distribution.
• Prepare quarterly and annual worker’s compensation reports.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of payroll bank account.
• Maintain general ledger and prepare monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts, as assigned.
• Prepare additional month end journal entries, as assigned.
• Assist with annual financial audits and quarterly and annual reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures as applicable.

Minimum Education and Experience Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Holds a credential in payroll administration such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Three or more years of payroll processing experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid California driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and eligibility to drive for the Company preferred.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Knowledge of payroll processing. UKG Ready Payroll experience is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Access, Excel and Outlook.
• Proficient in Quick Books accounting software.
• Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and complete multiple tasks.
• Ability to perform in a positive, courteous, flexible and adaptive manner.
• Able to exercise independent judgment and initiative.