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Staff Accountant- Payroll & Benefits

Goodwin Recruiting
Huntington Beach, California
On-siteUSD 75,000 - 80,000 / year

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Staff Accountant- Payroll & Benefits

Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

  • Full-Cycle Payroll: Process payroll for corporate and multi-location employees, validate timecards, resolve discrepancies, and comply with California payroll laws and tax filings.
  • Benefits Administration: Manage medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, leave-related deductions, open enrollment, and qualifying life events.
  • Month-End Close & Reconciliations: Prepare journal entries, accruals, and bank or credit card reconciliations across multiple legal entities.
  • Financial Reporting & Operations: Assist with financial reporting, variance analysis, audit preparation, and process/internal control improvements.

Staff Accountant Requirements:

  • Core Accounting & Payroll: At least 2 years of accounting/payroll experience supporting multiple locations, with solid knowledge of GAAP and California wage and hour laws.
  • Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel abilities (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS) and familiarity with platforms like Sage Intacct, Paylocity, 7Shifts, Google Workspace, and Slack.
  • Education & Industry Background: Preferred Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, alongside experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality, or food and beverage industries.
  • Key Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines.

Staff Accountant Compensation:

  • Competitive Salary ($75-80K)
  • Great Beneifts!
  • Growing Company!

JOB ID: 180650

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