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Staff Accountant- Payroll & Benefits

Goodwin Recruiting · goodwinrecruiting.com
Huntington BeachLead / Manager2+ yrs
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Payroll and benefits accounting.

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Details

Found
19 d ago · posted 2026-10-14
Location
Huntington Beach, California
Pay (as listed)
$75,000–$80,000 a year

Full description

Staff Accountant Responsibilities: • Full-Cycle Payroll: Process payroll for corporate and multi-location employees, validate timecards, resolve discrepancies, and comply with California payroll laws and tax filings. • Benefits Administration: Manage medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, leave-related deductions, open enrollment, and qualifying life events. • Month-End Close & Reconciliations: Prepare journal entries, accruals, and bank or credit card reconciliations across multiple legal entities. • Financial Reporting & Operations: Assist with financial reporting, variance analysis, audit preparation, and process/internal control improvements. Staff Accountant Requirements: • Core Accounting & Payroll: At least 2 years of accounting/payroll experience supporting multiple locations, with solid knowledge of GAAP and California wage and hour laws. • Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel abilities (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS) and familiarity with platforms like Sage Intacct, Paylocity, 7Shifts, Google Workspace, and Slack. • Education & Industry Background: Preferred Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, alongside experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality, or food and beverage industries. • Key Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines. Staff Accountant Compensation: • Competitive Salary ($75-80K) • Great Beneifts! • Growing Company! JOB ID: 180650 #post Peggy Hong

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