Payroll Accountant - Up to $37/hr

Location: Onsite in Sacramento, CA
Schedule: Full-time
Compensation: Up to $37 per hour (DOE)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to support our high-volume accounting operations. This role manages full-cycle payroll, prepares approximately 400 general journal entries, and ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Experience with grant accounting and cost allocation is a strong bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for all employees
• Prepare, review, and post ~400 monthly general journal entries
• Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts and ensure accuracy
• Maintain payroll records and ensure regulatory compliance
• Assist with audits, reporting, and month-end close
• Support grant and cost allocation processes (nice to have)
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external partners as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll or payroll accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and compliance
• Experience with general ledger reconciliation and journal entries
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Excel
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grant accounting
• Familiarity with cost allocation methodologies
• Prior work in nonprofit, government, or multi-fund environments
• Experience with mid- to large-scale payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, UKG)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay up to $38/hr
• Growth and learning opportunities
• Collaborative, supportive team culture
• Chance to expand into grant accounting and cost allocation work