Payroll Accountant at Ledgent Finance & Accounting Payroll Accountant at Ledgent Finance & Accounting in South Pasadena, California Posted in about 6 hours ago. $35.00 - $42.00 per hour Payroll Accountant (Contract-to-Hire) Pasadena, CA | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) A well-established nonprofit organization in Pasadena is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment and has a strong understanding of both payroll and accounting functions. This role will focus primarily on payroll processing while also supporting accounting operations. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, able to work independently, and comfortable managing a complex payroll environment. Key Responsibilities Process biweekly payroll for approximately 400 California employees Review payroll reports, identify variances, and ensure payroll accuracy Reconcile payroll data and perform payroll audits/checks and balances Handle payroll-related stipends and special compensation items Support accounts payable, journal entries, and general ledger activities Partner with managers and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll questions Maintain accurate payroll and accounting records Qualifications Strong full-cycle payroll processing experience required Payroll experience in nonprofit organizations strongly preferred General ledger accounting experience Experience with journal entries and accounts payable Blackbaud experience preferred DATIS experience preferred AA or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills Positive customer service mindset and strong work ethic Work Schedule Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days onsite in Pasadena Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week Standard business hours with some flexibility

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conversion salary between $75-90k/year 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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.