Payroll Accountant Job San Francisco area,California USA,Accounting

Payroll Accountant

ADP Workforce Now experienced payroll professional
Hybrid 2 days in office in the city and work in a team Payroll Accountants supporting a 1200 employee company
Positive Work Environment
- Collaborative teamwork with a great Manager
Company reputation and organizational culture
- Certified Great Place to Work
Stability and longevity - not moving out of CA

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process biweekly payroll as part of a team using ADP Workforce Now software.

Update and prepare all management reporting relating to payroll data.

Perform a timely and accurate monthly close process for all payroll functions, including reconciliations of accounts and systems and review of all accruals.

Update the payroll system for all employee changes and prepare related reports.

Prepare all medical, dental, garnishment and benefit contribution and billing reports.

Maintain time management software, including time clocks and timesheets access for staff.

Process new hire paperwork and other related payroll changes and interface with Human Resources as necessary.

Provide employees with information regarding time recording and paychecks and assist in resolving discrepancies with paychecks.

Review and upload 403(b), FSA and other data to third party administrator as necessary.

Calculate and file data for City or other government contract purposes.

Download and prepare General Ledger (GL) journal entries for monthly payroll, workers compensation, accrued or other benefits.

Manage benefit administration, working closely with HR, including reconciling medical, dental, life insurance and flexible spending accounts as well as personnel audits, 403(b) process, special projects and reporting.

Compile schedules to be used by external auditors in their annual audits.

Compile and manage all information for Department of Labor, Workman Comp, 403(b) plan and other audits.

Distribute annual W-2s and other forms as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

An Associate, Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting.

Three plus years of payroll experience with a ADP Workforce Now for 300 or more employees.

A team player with attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Customer service and communication skills including the ability to interact effectively and independently with peers, other departments and senior management across the organization.

Intermediate Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel

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2026
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Range $70,000-$90,000 DOE