Staff Accountant; Payroll

Position Title: Staff Accountant (Payroll)

Location: Irvine, CA (On-site)

Assignment Type: Permanent Hire

Compensation: $70,000 – $85,000 / Annually

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

The Staff Accountant (Payroll) is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for multiple entities while supporting related accounting functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring payroll compliance, maintaining data integrity across systems, and providing exceptional internal customer service. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to continuous process improvement.

• Process bi-weekly payroll for multiple entities with a high level of accuracy and timeliness
• Audit payroll and timekeeping records before and after processing to ensure completeness and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Review time entries, meal breaks, adjustments, and deductions to ensure accuracy
• Process voluntary and involuntary deductions, including garnishments, in compliance with applicable requirements
• Ensure accurate and timely funding of benefit and retirement plan contributions
• Support payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and integrations between payroll and compliance systems
• Validate payroll system integrations and partner with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies
• Research, analyze, and resolve payroll inquiries and variances
• Coordinate closely with Human Resources to ensure accurate employee data flow into payroll systems
• Compile and maintain payroll support documentation for approvals, audits, and reporting
• Distribute year-end tax forms and required employee notifications
• Calculate and process recurring stipends or supplemental payroll payments

• Prepare monthly payroll-related journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Post general ledger entries and support month-end close activities
• Assist with labor cost allocations across affiliated entities
• Provide audit support and maintain organized documentation
• Perform additional accounting duties as assigned

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.