Payroll Specialist

Volunteers of America Northern California and Northern Nevada

. Calculate and submit bi-weekly payroll .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including bi-weekly payroll calculations, tax reporting, and benefit reconciliations. Proficient in using computerized accounting systems and Excel for data management and reporting.

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Payroll ProcessingADP/Workforce Now HRISDouble-Entry AccountingExcel SpreadsheetsWorkers Compensation Reporting

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Hard Skills

Payroll CalculationTax ReportingBenefit ReconciliationGarnishment ProcessingData InputTen-Key Calculator ProficiencyPayroll Tax ComplianceReimbursement ProcessingDocument ScanningAccounting Software Knowledge

Soft Skills

TeamworkOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making SkillsCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Payroll TaxesConfidential Information HandlingAudit SupportProgram Directors CollaborationCalifornia Payroll Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Calculate and submit bi-weekly payroll
Reconcile deductions and allocate benefits
Process garnishments and vacation and sick accruals
Process federal and California and Nevada payroll taxes
Prepare manual payroll checks
Fund payroll requirements and process Positive Pay
Communicate with supervisors, staff, and administrators regarding payroll items
Process housing allowances, mileage, travel, and other reimbursements
Prepare and submit monthly Workers Compensation reports
Work with Staff Accountants on payroll reclassifications
Reconcile benefit liabilities and payments
Send payroll reports to Program Directors
Scan and retain documents on the server in a timely manner
Assist with monitoring visits
Work with Program Directors on timecards, time off, and accruals
Provide 990 data support
Back up the Accounts Payable Accountant
Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll taxes and reporting
Provide audit support as necessary
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required, or five years of combined education and accounting/payroll experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree requirement
Knowledge and recent experience with computerized accounting systems
Experience with Excel spreadsheets
Knowledge of double-entry accounting
Experience with ADP/Workforce Now HRIS
Willingness to accept responsibility and perform repetitive and routine work
Sound judgment, discretion, and tact to handle confidential information
Ability to provide services without ethnic or social prejudices
Flexibility to work occasional overtime
Willingness to function as a team member
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet the insurance carrier’s guidelines
Computer data input and Excel skills
Ten-key calculator by touch and strong math ability
Teamwork, oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills
Ability to lift and move up to 15 pounds and lift boxes of files
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit frequently
Ability to kneel occasionally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays
Vacation
Sick pay
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance coverage