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Job Description
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a non-profit organization in Adelanto, California through accurate and timely payroll administration. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a self-directed, detail-oriented individual with experience managing full-cycle payroll and maintaining precise financial records. The role will work closely with payroll systems and third-party processing partners to help ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
Responsibilities:
Manage end-to-end payroll activities for regular payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established practices.
Process payroll information using ADP Workforce Now and coordinate payroll submission through a third-party provider, including Paychex.
Review earnings, deductions, and payroll changes to confirm that employee compensation is calculated correctly.
Prepare and record payroll-related journal entries and support accurate reconciliation of payroll data within financial records.
Handle payroll items related to retirement reporting, including work involving CalPERS-related payroll considerations.
Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve issues efficiently, and respond to payroll questions from internal stakeholders.
Maintain organized payroll documentation and support reporting needs associated with payroll operations.
Contribute to payroll continuity in a hybrid work environment, including occasional onsite support as needed.