Payroll Accountant

Location: San Francisco, CA Pay: $38.00 – $42.56 per hour Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days onsite after training)

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to support accurate and compliant payroll operations across multiple entities. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working at the intersection of payroll, accounting, and benefits administration in a fast-paced environment.

The Payroll Accountant will collaborate closely with Human Resources and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy, maintain internal controls, support audits, and deliver payroll reporting and analytics that support organizational operations.

What You Will Be Doing

• Process biweekly payroll using payroll software, ensuring accuracy and balancing of each payroll cycle

• Prepare and update payroll-related management reports and analytics

• Perform monthly payroll close activities, including reconciliations and accrual reviews

• Maintain payroll system updates for employee changes and generate related reports

• Prepare benefit contribution and billing reports (medical, dental, garnishments, etc.)

• Maintain time management systems, including time clocks and employee timesheet access

• Process new hire payroll documentation in collaboration with Human Resources

• Serve as a resource for employees regarding time reporting and payroll inquiries

• Investigate and resolve paycheck discrepancies

• Manage 403(b), FSA, and other benefits data uploads with third-party administrators

• Prepare General Ledger journal entries related to payroll, workers’ compensation, and accrued benefits

• Support benefits administration and reconciliations with HR

• Assist with annual audits and prepare documentation for external auditors

• Provide payroll data for Department of Labor, workers’ compensation, and retirement plan audits

• Distribute annual W-2 forms and required payroll documentation

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience working with major payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, or Oracle

• Minimum 3 years of accounting and payroll experience

• Strong knowledge of payroll administration and compliance

• Experience with payroll systems and time management software (UKG / UltiPro or similar)

• Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting benefits administration and payroll-related audits

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Experience collaborating with HR, Finance, and leadership teams

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours per week)

• Hybrid schedule begins after the second week of training

• Typically 2–3 days onsite and 2–3 days remote

If you would like to apply email your resume

mpalkin@teemagroup.com