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Payroll Accountant

$36 - $43 per hour

LHH

Payroll Accountant

Location: Pasadena, CA | Hybrid
Employment Type: Temporary to hire, Full-Time
Compensation: $36.00-$43.00 hourly

LHH Recruitment Solutions is hiring a Payroll Accountant fora nonprofit organization in Pasadena. This hybrid position combines high-volume payroll processing with general ledger accounting and month-end responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Process biweekly payroll for 350+ employees

  • Review payroll deductions, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and reconciliations

  • Prepare payroll and general ledger journal entries

  • Perform account reconciliations and assist with month-end close

  • Research payroll discrepancies and maintain accurate payroll records

  • Support audits and accounting projects

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on payroll experience

  • Experience processing full-cycle payroll for 100+ employees

  • General ledger, journal entry, reconciliation, and month-end close experience

  • Advanced Excel skills

  • Blackbaud Financial Edge experience preferred

  • Nonprofit accounting experience preferred

Pay Details: $36.00 to $43.00 per hour
Search managed by: Ryan Sydow
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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  • 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.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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