Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a highly respected nonprofit organization seeking a Payroll Accountant to join its collaborative finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll and accounting professional who wants to use their expertise to support a mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact throughout the community.

This role offers a blend of payroll administration, accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and grant support responsibilities. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative environment while taking ownership of payroll operations across multiple entities.

Why Join This Organization?

• Mission-driven nonprofit making a positive impact in the community

• Stable and established organization with strong leadership

• Hybrid work schedule with remote Fridays

• Collaborative culture with excellent employee retention

• Opportunity to expand accounting and financial reporting responsibilities beyond payroll

• Meaningful work that directly supports community programs and services

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for employees across multiple nonprofit entities using ADP Workforce Now (WFN)

• Maintain payroll records including earnings, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and tax withholdings

• Review and verify timesheets, leave balances, and payroll changes for accuracy

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

• Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll-related accounts

• Coordinate payroll tax filings and year-end reporting, including W-2s and related compliance filings

• Respond to employee payroll questions and inquiries in a timely and professional manner

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations

• Reconcile bank and investment accounts and investigate variances

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities

• Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting

• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy

• Assist with grant reporting and tracking of program expenditures

• Prepare sales tax, property tax, quarterly filings, and other required regulatory reports

• Maintain financial documentation in accordance with nonprofit accounting and audit standards

• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

• Experience processing payroll using ADP Workforce Now (WFN) strongly preferred at least 2 years

• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close

• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements

• Experience with multi-entity accounting environments preferred

• Nonprofit accounting experience is a plus

• Strong Excel and financial systems experience

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong communication and customer service skills

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Transparency: Compensation will be based on experience, education, skills, and other business-related factors.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Additional voluntary benefit offerings

Pay Details: Salary commensurate with experience.

LHH Recruitment Solutions, formerly Accounting Principals and Parker + Lynch, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act.

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This role is hybrid, in office in Sacramento, CA. Local candidates only.

Pay Details: $67,000.00 to $76,000.00 per year

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.