Certified Payroll Specialist - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is currently seeking a detail-oriented Certified Payroll Specialist in California. This role is critical for ensuring the smooth processing of both certified and regular payroll functions, while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process, prepare, verify, and distribute weekly payroll (Certified and regular)
• Manually collect, review, and correct timesheets
• Calculate payable hours, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings, and deductions
• Prepare and issue earnings statements
• Issue paychecks and manage direct deposits
• Prepare required tax filings and other reporting
• Process employee garnishments, notify and respond to appropriate parties, and maintain employee garnishment files
• Ensure account balances are correct
• Review new hire files, direct deposit setups, federal/state W-4 changes, status changes, rate changes, terminations, and other various payroll changes
• Research, analyze, and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Review accrual information related to vacation and sick time
• Provide information and answer employee questions about payroll-related matters
• Collaborate with the human resources department to maintain employee data
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of city, state, provincial, local, and federal legislation affecting payroll; understand and follow applicable provisions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing certified payroll
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office applications
• In-depth knowledge of certified payroll regulations and compliance

Required Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Benefits

Details about benefits will be discussed during the interview process.

Additional Details

The salary range for this position is $30 to $40 per hour.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.