Payroll Accountant (Contract-to-Hire)
Pasadena, CA | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)

A well-established nonprofit organization in Pasadena is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment and has a strong understanding of both payroll and accounting functions.

This role will focus primarily on payroll processing while also supporting accounting operations. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, able to work independently, and comfortable managing a complex payroll environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for approximately 400 California employees
• Review payroll reports, identify variances, and ensure payroll accuracy
• Reconcile payroll data and perform payroll audits/checks and balances
• Handle payroll-related stipends and special compensation items
• Support accounts payable, journal entries, and general ledger activities
• Partner with managers and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll questions
• Maintain accurate payroll and accounting records

Qualifications

• Strong full-cycle payroll processing experience required
• Payroll experience in nonprofit organizations strongly preferred
• General ledger accounting experience
• Experience with journal entries and accounts payable
• Blackbaud experience preferred
• DATIS experience preferred
• AA or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Positive customer service mindset and strong work ethic

Work Schedule

• Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days onsite in Pasadena
• Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
• Standard business hours with some flexibility
• Pay: conversion salary between $75-90k/year