Payroll Specialist
Prometheus Real Estate
- San Mateo, CA
- $32.21-40.87 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Payroll Responsibilities: You'll work closely with the Payroll Manager to assist in the preparation of bi-weekly payroll for our California, Oregon, and Washington Prometheans, including reviewing timesheets, processing Personnel Action Notices and reviewing the accuracy of payroll data entry and calculations. You'll oversee all phases of the payroll processing including the accuracy and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for all Prometheans. Process and print termination checks in accordance with state laws and distribute payroll checks bi-weekly as needed.
- Reporting Responsibilities: Your organization and detail-oriented style come into play as you prepare and maintain our vacation, sick and charge-out reports (among others). You also act as the payroll contact for employee inquiries and assist in audits when necessary. You will assist in payroll related analytics and ad-hoc reporting.
- General Duties: Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll functions and resolve their queries related to payroll system in a timely manner; assists with audits when necessary; distribute payroll checks bi-weekly to all field employees.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, Certified Payroll Professional a plus.
- 4-6 years of relevant experience preferred.
- Experience with ADP preferred.
- Knowledge of Federal, California, Oregon, and Washington labor, tax, garnishment, and payroll laws with good understanding of common fiscal procedures.
- Experience dealing with payroll calculations, including California wage and hour requirements, incentive pay, bonuses, etc.
- Highly proficient in Excel including advanced functions and formulas, pivot tables, macros/VBA preferred.
- Ability to be flexible to adjust priorities, multitask, and manage time appropriately in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
- Strong organization and critical thinking skills, with attention to detail while ensuring security of confidential information.
- Excellent ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively across a team.
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and purpose driven company, focused on brand distinction and experience.
- Big picture thinking - you know how the little details impact the big picture, and can adjust the former to impact that latter.
- You are not afraid to break norms, create new things, and think differently. In fact, it's kind of what you are known for.
- Pay Range: $32.21/hour $40.87/hour
- Discretionary Annual Bonus Plan
- Fully Paid Benefits Including Eligible Dependents (you read that right, Prometheus pays 100% of healthcare, vision, and dental insurance premiums for all Prometheans and their families)
- Life insurance; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; Long Term Disability
- Behavioral Health Program Accessible 24/7
- Tax-Free Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
- Recognition & Rewards Program (Torch)
- Vacation: 10 days per year with accrual increasing over time
- Anniversary Vacation Bank Granted At Tenure Milestones
- Sick Leave: 9 days per year
- 12 paid holidays, including your birthday!
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Housing discounts
- Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Repayment, and Scholarship Awards
- Referral Bonus
- Hybrid Work Schedule