Accounting & Payroll Specialist

We are seeking an experienced detail-oriented Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join a growing manufacturing organization in City of Industry California.

This role combines full-cycle multi-state payroll administration with general accounting and financial reporting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll compliance accounting processes and financial systems along with exceptional accuracy and organizational skills.

• Manage full-cycle biweekly payroll processing across multiple locations and states.
• Review timecards attendance records employee information and payroll adjustments.
• Process manual checks off-cycle payments garnishments tax levies and benefit deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings W-2 processing and year-end reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records within payroll HRIS and ERP systems.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.

• Assist with general ledger maintenance account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable operations.
• Participate in month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Assist with preparation and review of profit and loss statements.
• Support budgeting financial analysis and management reporting.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Finance HR and Operations to maintain accurate financial records.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant payroll and accounting experience.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Knowledge of federal and California payroll laws and wage and hour regulations.
• Understanding of general ledger accounting reconciliations and journal entries.
• Experience with payroll software HRIS and ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet strict payroll deadlines.

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with accounts payable accounts receivable and month-end closing.
• Experience supporting payroll audits tax reporting and financial analysis.