Payroll Accountant Specialist

Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Helping People. Changing Lives.

Join a mission-driven team at CAPSLO and play a key role in keeping our organization running smoothly. As our Payroll Accountant Specialist, you’ll ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for staff across the agency. If you love numbers, thrive on precision, and enjoy supporting a team that makes a real impact in the community, this role is for you.

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum four years of payroll accounting experience
• Knowledge of AP/AR, financial statements, bank reconciliations, and GAAP
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and supervisory or lead experience

• Coordinate full-cycle payroll processing, including timecard collection, auditing, data entry, and payroll transmission
• Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports
• Reconcile tax liabilities, GL withholding accounts, and insurance schedules
• Support annual audits by preparing schedules, reports, and documentation
• Assist with payroll tax returns and deposits
• Maintain payroll bank accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Audit and reconcile PTO balances for accuracy
• Train staff on payroll procedures and support new hires
• Maintain organized payroll records and reporting schedules
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure smooth operations

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EOE/V/ADA/Drug Free Workplace/Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic.