Accounting/Payroll Assistant

Roger’s Gardens is a premier home and garden destination located in Newport Beach, California, with over 50 years of inspiring customers through exceptional plants, home décor, and seasonal outdoor living experiences. Known for its beautifully curated gardens, distinctive product selection, and immersive retail environment, Roger’s Gardens blends horticulture, design, and hospitality to create a one-of-a-kind experience for both customers and team members. We are deeply rooted in craftsmanship, creativity, and community, and take pride in fostering a workplace where people are passionate about quality, service, and bringing beauty into everyday life. Working here means being part of a collaborative, hands-on team in a company that values tradition while continuously evolving in design, retail innovation, and customer experience.We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounting/Payroll Assistant to process payroll, provide accounts payable support including inventory accounts payable, and benefits admin support in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. This is a full-time, on-site position five days a week.The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of payroll experience along with accounts payable and general administrative support within HR or accounting functions.Essential ResponsibilitiesPayrollProcess bi-weekly payroll accurately and on scheduleMaintain payroll records and employee dataReview timesheets, earnings, deductions, and payroll changes for accuracyAssist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-end processingRespond to employee payroll-related questionsSupport compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulationsBenefits & HR SupportAssist with benefits billing reconciliation and trackingSupport onboarding and employee record maintenanceMaintain confidentiality of employee informationAssist with audits and reporting requests as neededAccounts PayableMatch invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentationAssist with payment processing and vendor communicationMaintain organized AP files and records Support month-end reconciliation activitiesQualifications2–3 years of payroll processing experience requiredExperience with accounts payable functionsStrong attention to detail and accuracyExcellent organizational and time management skillsAbility to handle confidential information professionallyProficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systemsStrong communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively across departmentsCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive compensation based on experienceBenefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)Supportive and collaborative team environment #J-18808-Ljbffr Rogers-Gardens-Newport-Beach