Payroll Manager with general accounting duties

Description
Title: Payroll Manager (with Accounting Support)

Location: Los Angeles (hybrid) 2-4's onsite a month

Industry: Nonprofit / Education

A nonprofit school is seeking a Payroll Manager with some Staff Accountant responsibilities. This role partners with the Controller, HR, and CFOO to ensure accurate payroll and support key accounting functions.

Responsibilities:

+ Own full-cycle payroll (timecards, taxes, benefits, 403b, garnishments)

+ Ensure compliance with CA/federal payroll laws

+ Reconcile payroll, benefits, and retirement contributions

+ Prepare payroll JE’s and support month-end close

+ Assist with audits, reporting, and accounting projects

+ Act as main point of contact for payroll inquiries

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance or similar

+ 5+ years accounting + 2–3+ years payroll

+ Strong payroll compliance knowledge

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