Certified Payroll Assistant (El Segundo)

Outsource is on the hunt for a Payroll Assistant to join our team! The payroll assistant role is an entry-level position for someone who is interested in learning and growing within the payroll/finance/accounting fields. This is a great opportunity to work alongside some of the best in the business to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of payroll, customer service and staffing. We are looking for energetic team members who are driven, self-motivated and looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment.

As a Payroll Assistant with Outsource, you will support our existing certified payroll team with anything from reporting, scanning and data-entry, while getting trained on more advanced payroll processes. The ideal candidate will be interested in a long-term career in payroll/finance/accounting field.

Payroll Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assist with weekly payroll reporting for the Certified Payroll Department to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Enter, organize, and keep record of weekly reports and fund contributions
• Organizing, scanning, emailing and faxing documents required for government jobs/prevailing wage
• Interface with internal and external clients to respond to requests, answer questions and gather information while maintaining high levels of customer service both in-person and over the phone
• Coordinate with Sales and Recruiting team to resolve payroll issues and reporting errors
• Utilize our internal database, payroll system, and Microsoft Suite products
• Making phone calls and fielding incoming phone calls from various government agencies, internal and external employees, and clients to gather information and/or assist with issue resolution
• Assist various departments when needed including payroll and accounting
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Payroll Assistant Job Requirements:

• Prior experience in an office setting or in a customer service role is a huge plus
• Recent experience using Microsoft Excel (beginner’s level)
• Excellent organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy in a Windows environment including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency and a “willing to” attitude
• Team player with an ability to thrive in a collaborative work environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates Degree a huge plus

The Perks

• Competitive hourly pay (paid weekly)
• Paid holidays & paid time off (including 2 floating holidays!)
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision health
• 401k (we match!)
• Paid parental leave

Our Employees

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