Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist/Staff Accountant to support accurate payroll administration and core accounting operations for our team in California. This position combines end-to-end payroll ownership with hands-on accounting support, including reconciliations, reporting, and month-end activities. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of payroll compliance, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive information with precision.

Responsibilities:
•Administer complete payroll processing on a weekly or biweekly schedule, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.
•Audit time records, earnings, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, and other payroll inputs to maintain accuracy across each pay cycle.
•Maintain employee payroll files and update system records for hires, departures, compensation changes, and other status adjustments in coordination with HR.
•Prepare and submit payroll tax filings while monitoring comp...