Top 383 Payroll manager Jobs in California

Accounting & Payroll Manager
Janitorial Company —La Crescenta, CA
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Payroll Manager
Motive Companies —Orange County, CA
- $130,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
11d
Payroll Manager
Addison Group —Los Angeles, CA
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Manager, Payroll & Benefits Operations
Two Chairs —San Francisco, CA
- $129,800 - $145,000 a year
- Remote
- Continuous improvement
- US work authorization
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
Payroll Manager
SpaceX —Hawthorne, CA
- $135,000 - $185,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Global Payroll Manager
Nex —San Francisco, CA
- $145,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
Senior Payroll Manager
Anthropic —San Francisco, CA
- $230,000 - $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Parental leave
- Flexible schedule
Sr. Manager, Payroll
Databricks —San Francisco, CA
- $151,400 - $260,250 a year
- 8 years
- Senior level
- Leadership
5d
Manager, Payroll
Scripps Health —San Diego, CA
- $56.96 - $82.59 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Office
Payroll Manager
Apex Technology, Inc. —Los Angeles, CA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
5d
Payroll Manager
YMCA of San Diego County —San Diego, CA
- $94,719.84 - $113,663.81 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Manager, Payroll Administration
Petco —San Diego, CA
- $103,800 - $155,700 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Corporate Payroll Manager
Prime Healthcare Management Inc —Ontario, CA
- $93,600.00 - $121,430.40 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
DISTRICT MANAGER, PAYROLL
San Jose/Evergreen Community College District —San Jose, CA
- $136,778 - $166,255 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- English
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Payroll Manager
Danaher Corporation —Brea, CA
- $114,000 - $121,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Office
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
9d
Payroll Manager
EVERYTABLE, PBC —Los Angeles, CA
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
Quick Apply
Payroll Manager
TEAM —San Diego, CA
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Wellness program
Quick Apply
Payroll Supervisor
Main Street Produce —Santa Maria, CA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Accounting Manager
Accurate Laminated Products, Inc. —Anaheim, CA
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Part-time
- CPA
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
Human Resources Manager
Confidential —Malibu, CA
- $65,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
5d

I want to receive the latest job alert for payroll manager in california

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

payroll manager jobs near california

Accounting & Payroll Manager

Janitorial Company
La Crescenta, CA

Quick Apply

Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $120,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Accounting systems
Spanish
Financial close processing
Microsoft Excel
Payroll tax processing
Spreadsheets
ADP
English
Financial performance report preparation
Financial analysis
Expense reports
GAAP
Managing accounting teams
Financial data management
California labor law
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

About

We are ia trusted provider of professional janitorial services throughout California. With a strong reputation for integrity, customer service, and operational excellence, we serve a wide range of commercial clients including national retailers. We are a people-first organization that values teamwork, growth, and accountability.

Job Summary:

We are entering a new phase of growth and are seeking a highly capable, hands-on, and detail-oriented Payroll & Accounting Manager to oversee the company’s payroll operations while supporting day-to-day accounting functions. This is a full-time, onsite, salaried position reporting directly to executive leadership.

This role is heavily payroll-focused and requires a leader with demonstrated experience managing high-volume payroll processing for 600+ employees, primarily hourly and part-time employees across multiple California locations. The ideal candidate must possess strong payroll expertise, understand California wage and hour requirements, and have practical day-to-day accounting experience.

This leadership role will oversee two direct reports responsible for payroll administration and accounting support functions, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

The ideal candidate will be a proven hands-on manager who can both lead a team and actively participate in the day-to-day responsibilities of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration

Oversee and manage semi-monthly payroll processing for 600+ employees across multiple California locations
Ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Review payroll for wage accuracy, Paid Sick Leave compliance, multiple municipality requirements, garnishments, deductions, and payroll discrepancies
Process payroll corrections, adjustments, and final pay requirements
Manage year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing, payroll tax reporting, and quarter-end reporting
Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions and escalations
Work closely with HR and Operations regarding employee status changes, leaves of absence, terminations, and payroll discrepancies
Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll information
Reviewing processes, create efficiencies

Accounting Responsibilities

Support month-end close processes and account reconciliations
Ensure accuracy of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
Prepare and maintain accurate journal entries and supporting financial records
Support financial reporting and audit preparation
Prepare and provide accurate financial information for external accountants, auditors, and financial institutions
Assist with budgeting and financial analysis as needed

Leadership Responsibilities

Provide leadership, support, and oversight to payroll and accounting staff
Monitor workflow, departmental deadlines, and accountability
Promote process improvements and strengthen internal controls related to payroll and accounting functions
Provide coaching, guidance, and development opportunities for team members. This is an onsite, full-time, salaried position reporting directly to the CEO/Ownerng directly to the CEO/Owner

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of payroll, preferably with a distributed workforce
Accounting experience
High-volume payroll processing experience is essential
Strong knowledge of:
California wage and hour laws and requirements
Payroll tax compliance
Multi-location payroll administration
Payroll auditing and reconciliations
Experience working with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
Experience/Understanding of working with a PEO is a plus
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines independently
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and leadership abilities
Ability to lead and hold staff accountable along with being part of the team

Technical Requirements

Excel Intermediate to Advanced skills are REQUIRED

Excel proficiency test will be required along with other test that deemed necessary

Candidate must be proficient in:

Complex formulas
Payroll auditing spreadsheets
Large dataset review and analysis
Financial reporting support
Bilingual Spanish/English

Systems Experience

ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred
QuickBooks
Timekeeping/payroll integration systems experience preferred
Background check, including credit check and drug test.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

payroll manager jobs in california

Accounting & Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Manager, Payroll & Benefits Operations

Payroll Manager

Global Payroll Manager

Senior Payroll Manager

Sr. Manager, Payroll

Manager, Payroll

Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Manager, Payroll Administration

Corporate Payroll Manager

DISTRICT MANAGER, PAYROLL

Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Payroll Supervisor

Accounting Manager

Human Resources Manager

I want to receive the latest job alert for payroll manager in california

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected