Payroll Manager

What You'll Do

Payroll Leadership

• Manage and oversee the full payroll cycle for approximately 140-150 employees on a semi-monthly basis
• Review and monitor employee timecards, approvals, missed punches, and payroll-related changes
• Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with federal, California state, and local regulations
• Administer payroll-related deductions, garnishments, benefits, retirement contributions, leave programs, and tax reporting
• Partner closely with Human Resources on new hires, terminations, employee changes, and payroll-related inquiries
• Prepare payroll audits, quarterly reporting, reconciliations, and compliance documentation
• Serve as the primary payroll resource for employees, managers, and leadership

Accounting & Finance Support

• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting
• Support annual audits and special accounting projects
• Reconcile benefit invoices and retirement plan contributions
• Collaborate with Accounting and HR to strengthen internal controls and improve payroll processes

What They're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
• Strong knowledge of California payroll laws and regulations
• Experience managing payroll compliance, taxes, garnishments, and employee benefits
• Experience preparing payroll journal entries and reconciliations
• Excellent communication and employee service skills
• Strong Excel and HRIS/payroll system experience
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Paylocity experience
• Nonprofit or educational institution experience
• Experience with 403(b) retirement plans
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and workers' compensation administration

Why Join

• Newly created role with significant ownership and visibility
• Direct partnership with senior leadership, including the CFO and Controller
• Mission-driven organization with a collaborative culture
• Primarily remote work environment with flexibility
• Excellent healthcare benefits
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan and employer contributions
• Opportunity to help build and improve payroll processes during an exciting transition