Top 1112 Controller/accountant/payroll Jobs

Payroll Accountant (Full-Time) - AO
YMCA of Silicon Valley —San Jose, CA
- $40 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
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Staff Accountant (Virtual/Remote)
InductiveHealth —Remote
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
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- CPA
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Payroll Accountant
Linde —Tonawanda, NY
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- Microsoft Access
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Senior Accountant
SAFEbuilt —Remote
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Milender White Inc. —Arvada, CO
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
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Epiphany School —Seattle, WA
- $0 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
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- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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Club Capital, LLC —Remote
- $0 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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Accountant (remote)
kept.pro —Minneapolis, MN
- $61,000 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Finance
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Payroll Accountant
SHENANDOAH VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC —Harrisonburg, VA
- Weekends as needed
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SPRCHRGR —Los Angeles, CA
- Part-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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- 401(k) matching
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Senior Staff Accountant
Columbia Home Services —Remote
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
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Controller
Anovaeon, LLC —Remote
- $75,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- CPA
- Pass drug screening
- English
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Senior Accountant (Remote in US)
Digital Green —San Francisco, CA
- $80,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- CPA
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
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Payroll Manager
Iron Bow Technologies —Herndon, VA
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Remote
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Finance
- 401(k)
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Controller/Full Charge Accountant
Frisbees, Inc. —Sioux Falls, SD
- From $100,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Accounting Manager
Geneoscopy LLC —Remote
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- CPA
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accountant I
Self-Help for the Elderly —San Francisco, CA
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Office
- Microsoft Office
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Kokua Realty, LLC —Wailea, HI
- $65,000 - $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Corporate Controller (6 YR EXP REQ)
California Waste Solutions —Oakland, CA
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- CPA
- Travel reimbursement
- Health savings account
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Full-time Senior Accountant
The Goodman Group —Chaska, MN
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Microsoft Outlook
- CPA
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Payroll Accountant (Full-Time) - AO

YMCA of Silicon Valley -
San Jose, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$40 - $45 an hour

Qualifications

Labor law compliance
Spreadsheets
Employment law
State tax
Cross-functional collaboration
Financial data analysis tools
California labor law
Cross-functional communication
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the YMCA's bi-weekly payroll across multiple branch locations and program sites. This position ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including California wage and hour laws, while maintaining strong internal payroll controls and procedures.

The Payroll Accountant serves as the primary payroll operations specialist and works closely with Human Resources, Finance staff, and branch leadership to ensure payroll accuracy, system integrity, and excellent employee service. This position also supports payroll-related accounting functions, financial reporting, and audit preparation. The role is full-cycle payroll.

Reporting directly to the Controller, the Payroll Accountant plays a key role in supporting efficient payroll operations for a large nonprofit organization.

SALARY RANGE: $40.00 - $45.00/hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Payroll Administration

Process and review bi-weekly payroll for all Association employees across multiple branch locations using the YMCA's payroll system (e.g., ADP or equivalent).
Ensure payroll accuracy including wages, overtime, benefits deductions, garnishments, taxes, and other payroll adjustments.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including California labor laws, wage and hour requirements, and payroll tax regulations.
Coordinate payroll data with Human Resources including new hires, terminations, pay changes, benefits deductions, and leave tracking.
Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with organizational policies and audit standards.
Respond to employee and management payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 preparation, payroll reconciliations, and tax reporting.

Payroll Accounting & Reconciliation

Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly financial close.
Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger and investigate variances.
Reconcile payroll tax accounts, benefit liabilities, and accrued payroll balances.
Maintain payroll schedules and support documentation for financial reporting and audit requirements.
Financial Operations Support
Assist with monthly and year-end close processes, including preparation of account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
Provide financial reports and payroll cost analysis to the Controller and department leadership.
Support internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Assist with maintaining accounting systems and process improvements.

Audit, Tax, and Regulatory Support

Assist the Controller and external auditors with annual financial statement audits and compliance reviews.
Provide payroll documentation and reconciliation schedules for audit and tax reporting.
Support preparation of information required for the YMCA's Form 990 and other regulatory filings.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency, reporting, and internal controls.
Assist with implementation and enhancement of financial and payroll systems.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and nonprofit accounting practices.

Requirements:

Experience

Minimum 3

-5 years of payroll and accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit or multi-location organization.
Experience processing payroll for 1000+ employees preferred.
Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems strongly preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Strong knowledge of California payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax compliance.
Understanding of general ledger accounting and payroll reconciliations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial data analysis.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential payroll information.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Change Leadership - Supports and implements organizational improvements that strengthen operations and community impact.

Engaging Community - Demonstrates commitment to the YMCA mission and community impact.

Collaboration - Builds productive working relationships across branches and departments.

Communication & Influence - Communicates effectively and provides responsive service to staff and leadership.

Inclusion - Demonstrates respect and appreciation for diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making - Uses financial data and sound judgment to support decision-making.

Fiscal Management - Supports responsible stewardship of YMCA financial resources.

Functional Expertise - Maintains strong payroll and accounting technical expertise.

Developing Self & Others - Pursues professional development and contributes to a learning culture.

Emotional Maturity - Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and sound judgment.

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