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Payroll/Accountant
Wheelhouse Credit UnionSan Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Jul 2025
💰 $60,000/yr($48,000/yr – $60,000/yr)
About the role
Description
We're Hiring: Payroll Administrator
Are you a numbers wizard with passion for precision? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and integrity are non-negotiable? We're looking for a Payroll Accountant who's ready to take ownership of our payroll operations and ensure every paycheck is perfect every time!
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Impact: Your work directly supports our people, ensuring they're paid accurately and on time.
- Autonomy: Take the lead on payroll processes, compliance and reporting.
- Growth: Join a credit union that invests in your development and values your expertise.
What You'll Do:
- Process payroll for all credit union employees with precision and timeliness.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare journal entries.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance to streamline processes and improve accuracy.
- Handle audits, tax filings, and year-end reporting with confidence.
Requirements
What You'll Bring:
- Four-year college or university degree in Accounting or Finance with two to four years related experience; or a two-year Associate degree in Accounting or Finance with four to six years of related experience, or eight years or greater of equivalent work experience, preferably in a credit union or financial institution.
- Proficiency in payroll and accounting software, including:
- Paylocity, ADP Run etc.
- Microsoft Excel (advanced functions: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros)
- Strong understanding of payroll laws and tax regulations
- Detail-oriented mindset with passion and getting things right.
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