Payroll Specialist

$72,800 - $83,200/Yr

Bayside Solutions - Berkeley, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Berkeley, CA

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Payroll Specialist will collaborate with the Accounting team for a duration of 6-9 months, focusing on payroll review, post-payroll processing, and month/quarter-end close activities. This remote role requires expertise in payroll processing and compliance with various payroll tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepare semi-monthly payroll for CA and multi-state employees in compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws.
• Review and approve timesheets for hourly, non-exempt CA-based employees.
• Prepare ad-hoc estimates and calculate final paychecks for terminations.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for month/quarter-end close.
• Support equity award administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or high school diploma/GED with at least 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll and accounting; expertise with payroll and accounting systems.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Experience processing equity compensation such as ISO, ESPP, RSU.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and planning skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Able to work independently on multiple projects internally and with external vendors.
• Can identify challenges and problems and take the initiative to find solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified Payroll Professional designation or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience using FloQast, BambooHR, E*Trade, or Netsuite is a plus.

Benefits

• Remote work opportunity
• Competitive salary range of $72,800 - $83,200 per year