We are seeking an experienced Payroll Technician to support a great organization in Laguna Beach. This role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day payroll operations, including reviewing and auditing payroll changes, maintaining accurate payroll records, reconciling payroll reports, and assisting with retirement-related reporting. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong payroll and accounting experience who is detail-oriented and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process payroll accurately and within established deadlines.
• Review and audit payroll changes, deductions, additions, and employee information.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with reporting and payroll-related reconciliations.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and payroll-related financial reports.
• Provide additional accounting support, including AP/AR and general ledger activities, as needed.
• Assist with audits and other finance-related projects.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll processing or payroll accounting experience.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills.
• Experience with payroll/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Public-sector payroll experience is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information and meet strict deadlines.