Payroll Clerk II

Pacifica Companies is looking for a self-motivated, detail oriented, high energy individual to join our payroll team in an entry level position processing multi-state payrolls.

Overview

This person is required to be accountable for ensuring that deliverables are met and apply leadership skills to improve efficiency and accomplish operational and workflow objectives. This includes contributing, planning, organizing and processing with 100% accuracy to ensure all support functions are processed timely and accurately while all audit requirements are met. Working cross functionally within the department and within the company to drive process improvements and automation while staying up to date on all work groups and payroll guidelines. Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision, hold self-accountable for work, assist with work flow and prioritization to accomplish deadline and support a payroll staff responsible for high volume.

Responsibilities

• Audits web based time and attendance systems for compliancy to CA meal time laws; missed punches and general accuracy.
• Assists in processing semimonthly web based payrolls for multi companies and multi-state entities.
• Interface with employees and managers on payroll related questions in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• College education/degree preferred
• Some payroll experience preferred
• Payroll knowledge of multi-state taxes
• Experience preferred in a web based payroll software
• Adaptability and Flexibility- being open to change and accepting of workloads.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills needed to interface and establish rapport with all levels of the organization including executive team members and accepts full responsibility for self and contribution to the team.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
• This position requires overtime hours based on operational needs and at times when advance notice is not foreseeable

Why Join Us?

You can make a difference!

Grow your career and do the job you love with people you enjoy working with! We offer competitive benefits and salaries. We offer a competitive starting wage along with a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• 401K
• A positive working environment
• Opportunity for career advancement

***We are a Drug Free Employer***

The above statements are intended to be a general description. The omission of a specific duty does not exclude it from the position if work is similar, related or logically assigned. Moreover, the description is subject to change as the needs of the employer or position change.

Pacifica is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and any other status protected by state or federal law. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Qualified individuals are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person