Oversee end-to-end multi-state payroll processing, ensure payroll tax compliance, review reconciliations and reporting, resolve inquiries and discrepancies, partner with HR and Finance, support audits and year-end activities, and improve payroll processes.
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
We are seeking an Interim Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely payroll processing during a temporary engagement. This individual will serve as a key resource for payroll compliance and process management.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing
- Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations
- Review payroll reconciliations and reporting
- Address payroll inquiries and discrepancies
- Partner with HR and Finance on payroll-related matters
- Support payroll audits and year-end activities
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 5+ years of payroll experience
- Experience managing multi-state payroll
- Knowledge of payroll tax regulations
- Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Workday, or Paycom
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
GHJ Los Angeles, California, USA Office
700 S. Flower St., Suite 3300, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90017
GHJ Newport Beach, California, USA Office
100 Bayview Cir STE 4300, Newport Beach, United States, 92660
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