Job Summary

Our client, a well-established organization based in Fresno, CA, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with a strong background in full-cycle payroll processing, payroll reconciliation, and accounting-related payroll entries. The Payroll Specialist will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and timely for hourly and salaried employees, including new hires, terminations, bonuses, and adjustments
• Review, audit, and validate payroll data prior to processing to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Reconcile payroll reports each pay period, including gross-to-net, taxes, benefits, deductions, and garnishments
• Prepare, review, and post payroll journal entries to the general ledger in coordination with the accounting team
• Ensure payroll transactions are properly recorded and aligned with accounting and financial reporting requirements
• Manage payroll tax filings and payments in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and compliance requirements
• Handle payroll inquiries from employees and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and documentation for audits and internal reviews
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll-related data and explanations
• Assist with payroll system updates, implementations, and process improvements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience processing full-cycle payroll
• Proven experience reconciling payroll reports
• Experience logging payroll entries for accounting and general ledger purposes
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance requirements
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Multi-state payroll experience is a plus