Payroll Accountant

Title: Payroll Accountant

Location: Calabasas, CA

Schedule: Hours of operation for the office are typically Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. to 5:30p.m. Occasional overtime may be required. Hybrid work schedule. Must be
able to work three days in the office.

As the Payroll Accountant, you will play a vital role in the company’s financial operations, handling a variety of payroll functions. Your key responsibilities will include processing multi-state payroll, maintaining and optimizing our payroll system, monitoring timeclock entries and data, and managing garnishments. Beyond these core tasks, you will also contribute to analysis, finance, accounting, benefits administration, and administrative responsibilities.

What You’ll Do:

• Process payroll transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies.
• Calculate wages, deductions, wage garnishments and overtime.
• Process regular and supplemental payrolls for all employee groups within the company HRIS, including complex payroll calculations, verification of relevant forms, and preparation of payroll checks and direct deposits.
• Conduct audits on time records and other payroll changes to ensure accuracy, including a full payroll reconciliation after each payroll run.
• Collaborate with HR regarding new hires, termination and benefit deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies, including 401k accounts.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• High school diploma or GED required; an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of proven experience in a payroll accountant or similar role.
• Experience with payroll systems; Paylocity experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to set and achieve goals, ensuring projects meet the stated and implied needs of both internal and external customers while adhering to quality and deadline expectations.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; ability to convey information clearly and simply to a wide variety of individuals.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform detailed work, synthesizing distinct data/information sets to provide valuable insights.
• Genuine willingness to learn, coupled with intuition, resourcefulness, and coachability.
• Analytical approach to tasks, applying strong problem-solving skills to ensure effective and efficient outcomes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, with the ability to create, format, and manage spreadsheets.
• Proven ability to maintain confidential information.

What Poms & Associates Offers You:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
• Supplemental Insurance including Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care, and Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Worldwide Travel Assistance Program
• Vacation Time
• 3 Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Observed Holidays
• Paid Leave (Jury Duty, Volunteer Time off, Disability, Parental Leave, etc.)
• Employee Assistance & Employee Discount Programs
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and in-house education classes
• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options

Please note that these are just some potential examples and the specific benefits and perks offered may vary based on the position and location.

Compensation:

Salary range between: $60 - $85k

About Poms & Associates:

At Poms & Associates, we redefine the insurance experience by offering innovative solutions for both business and personal insurance needs. With decades of experience and expertise, we are dedicated to helping clients stay protected and prepared. We believe that knowledge is the key to effective insurance and that proactive risk management is the smartest way to insure.

For more information about the company, please visit our website:

Poms & Associates provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Poms & Associates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.