Job Description – Staff Payroll Accountant (Poway, San Diego)

LHH is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Staff Payroll Accountant to join our client’s team in Poway, San Diego. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and hands-on experience with full-cycle payroll processing. This role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to manage payroll for a large employee base efficiently. The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly, full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes

• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies

• Calculate and process wage garnishments, bonuses, and other special payroll items

• Generate and distribute W-2s and other year-end tax documents

• Support internal and external payroll audits

• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate benefit deductions and timekeeping

• Utilize advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) for payroll analysis and reporting

• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee data and payroll information

Qualifications:

• 2-4+ years of payroll and accounting experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• College degree is highly preferred

• Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations

• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, Paychex) preferred

Working Hours:

• Full-time

• Onsite

• Monday- Friday

• 8:00am-5:00pm PST

Details:

• Located in Poway, San Diego

• Direct hire role

• Compensation: $70,000-$80,000 annually DOE

If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity, then please apply now. We are conducting interviews as soon as possible!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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