Finance - Payroll Accountant

Finance - Payroll Accountant

Crystal Stairs, Inc. Improving the Lives of Families through Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations.

Payroll Accountant

100% Onsite - Location: Los Angeles, CA 90056

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a Payroll Accountant who will be responsible for assisting with the processing of the agency's payroll on a semi-monthly basis timely and accurately. The ideal candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Act as backup person to process semi-monthly payroll for 350+ employees
• Review payroll transactions and timecards in ezlabor
• Perform manual paycheck and accruals calculations. Issues payroll reversals. Prepare stop payment & update payroll system
• Responsible for system maintenance for ADP WorkForce Now and ezLabor
• Maintain and process employee garnishment
• Application of labor law including wage and hour compliance; monitor meal penalties for trends
• Identifies and resolves variety of payroll issues and payroll related discrepancies
• Prepare all payroll related journal entries and schedules
• Prepare report and spreadsheets using ADP report and Excel for budget process and as required
• Review activity timecards to ensure compliance of our funders's terms and conditions
• Reconcile payroll GL account
• Manage and reconcile on leave employee benefit premium payment
• Reconciles sick and vacation accrual balance
• Prepare quarterly census report
• Assist with completing EDD forms and other requests for employee pay information when needed
• Maintain employee payroll file
• Train supervisors on ezlabor and payroll policies
• Assist with updating corporate payroll procedures
• Interact with HR to coordinate any employee related issues that impact payroll
• Act as Liaison between internal & external clients regarding payroll transactions
• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities You Should Possess:

• B.A. or B. S. degree from an accredited four-year university. Relevant work experience may be substituted for college level education. Accounting classes a plus.
• Minimum of five years experience in payroll processing with ADP; experience with electronic timekeeping system and Payroll Report Writing a plus.
• Minimum of one year of Accounting experience
• Must have solid knowledge of payroll regulations, taxes and garnishment laws; intermediate computer skills in Excel required; ADP WorkForce Now system a must and ADP ezlabor and Report Writing preferred
• General understanding of general ledger and financial accounting a plus.
• Requires considerable accuracy and attention to detail, strong multi-tasking and organization skills
• Must have good customer service and communication skills; must be able to meet tight deadlines and juggle priorities
• Must be able to work independently and in team environment.
• Ability to identify and analyze problem situations and develop an effective course of action for resolution.

Total Package of Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision - 95% paid by employer
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Life and AD&D for Employee, Spouse and Children
• 401k Matching Options
• Flex Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care)
• Mutual of Omaha (STD, Accident, & Critical Illness)
• Generous Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays + Paid Winter Break from 12/24 - 1/1 (for select positions)
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.