Payroll and Accounting Clerk
18 hours ago
Palmdale
Job Description Our office is seeking a professional, detail-oriented and experienced Payroll and Accounting clerk to join our team and support our finance and HR operations. The Payroll and Accounting Clerk is responsible for performing a variety of accounting and payroll-related tasks to ensure accurate and timely financial records and employee compensation. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The Payroll and Accounting Clerk will manage office accounts receivable and payable, record transactions and process bi-monthly payroll. Key Responsibilities: • Process bi-weekly payroll, including verifying hours, calculating wages, and ensuring proper tax withholdings, • Maintain and update employee payroll records and benefits data, • Prepare and post journal entries, invoices, and bank reconciliations, • Assist with accounts payable and receivable processing, • Procurement focused on efficiencies, ordering and staffing, • Reconcile payroll and general ledger accounts, • Generate reports for management and external auditors, • Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, timekeeping, and benefits, • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, • Support month-end and year-end closing processes, • Other accounting and administrative duties as assigned Qualifications: • Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred), • 2+ years of experience in accounting and payroll functions, • Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex, or similar), • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information, • Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax requirements, • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred Skills (not required): • Experience with Paychex Flex, • Basic knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices, • Familiarity with AI is a plus Benefits: • Competitive salary, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid time off and holidays, • Professional development opportunities Hours: • 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-FridayCompany DescriptionOur mission is simple: to help patients heal, obtain benefits and find permanent housing. Our experience has proven that homeless patients develop a newly affirmed vigor and desire to thrive when we provide them a safe, clean, comfortable, place to sleep; all the healthy food they need; medical care and mental health services. We meet patients where they are and care for the whole person. We know we cannot end all homelessness, yet we are ending homelessness for our hospitalized patients one bed at a time.Our mission is simple: to help patients heal, obtain benefits and find permanent housing. Our experience has proven that homeless patients develop a newly affirmed vigor and desire to thrive when we provide them a safe, clean, comfortable, place to sleep; all the healthy food they need; medical care and mental health services.\r\n\r\nWe meet patients where they are and care for the whole person. We know we cannot end all homelessness, yet we are ending homelessness for our hospitalized patients one bed at a time.