Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Responsibilities: Payroll - Process semi-monthly and off-cycle payroll ensuring accurate pay calculations, deductions, and tax withholdings - Review and audit timesheets prior to payroll processing - Process wage garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions in compliance with applicable regulations - Maintain and update employee payroll records including new hires, status changes, leaves of absence, and terminations - Prepare final paychecks and termination payments - Resolve payroll discrepancies including benefit deductions, tax withholding issues, and employee inquiries - Maintain payroll documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and payroll regulations - Generate recurring payroll reports for leadership and support payroll-related audits Accounts Payable - Process vendor invoices and maintain vendor records - Review employee expense reports and corporate credit card reconciliations - Prepare vendor payments and assist with check processing - Support month-end accounting activities and other finance department initiatives as assigned Qualifications: - 5+ years of payroll experience, 1+ year of AP experience - Experience processing payroll in a law firm or professional services environment - Strong understanding of CA state and federal payroll laws, garnishments, tax withholdings, and payroll compliance - Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines