Payroll Processor​/Bookkeeper

Location: San Bernardino, CA

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Pay: $26.00-$27.00 per hour

Seeking an experienced Payroll Processor/Bookkeeper to join an accounting firm. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working with clients, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering accurate payroll and bookkeeping services.

This role involves frequent interaction with clients, so strong communication skills, professionalism, and a customer-first mindset are essential. The ideal candidate is dependable, takes direction well, adapts quickly to changing priorities, and is committed to providing exceptional service.

• Process payroll accurately and on time for multiple client accounts.
• Review employee hours, earnings, deductions, commissions, bonuses, and benefits.
• Process payroll tax payments and assist with payroll tax filings.
• Manage garnishments, child support orders, wage attachments, and other payroll deductions.
• Reconcile payroll, bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts.
• Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions.
• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing.
• Generate financial reports, including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports.
• Maintain accurate payroll and financial records while ensuring confidentiality.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll and bookkeeping clients.
• Respond promptly to client questions and provide payroll and accounting support.
• Assist with payroll setup, onboarding, and ongoing client account maintenance.

• High school diploma or GED required. Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of payroll processing and/or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience working in a payroll service bureau, accounting firm, or other multi-client environment is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, payroll taxes, and general accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Quick Books and Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Experience with Accountants World/Payroll Relief is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts and meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to build positive client relationships.
• Coachable, receptive to feedback, and able to follow established processes and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.