Trident Consulting is seeking a “ US Payroll Specialist” for one of our clients in “Aliso Viejo, CA - Onsite” — a global leader in technology.
Job Title: US Payroll Specialist
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA - Onsite
Type: W2 Contract
Rate: $45-48/Hr
Summary:
- This position is responsible for the processing of the Company’s multi-state payroll with oversight of the international subsidiaries’ payroll Processing
- U.S. Payroll - full responsibility for processing payroll for U.S. employees using outsourced payroll software
- Enter and/or verify all personnel changes into HR/Payroll software
- Establish or modify payroll earnings and deduction codes
- Review non-exempt employee time and attendance entries
- Prepare exempt and non-exempt payrolls based on payroll schedule and lead times
- Prepare special payrolls for corporate bonus’ and similar situations
- Prepare manual payroll checks when needed
- Submit payrolls from review by Controller
- Process payroll garnishments as required
- Upload 401(k) withholdings to plan
- Coordinate payroll requirements for the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Prepare all journal entries related to payroll as well as reconcile associated balance sheet accounts
- Review year end W2 statements Payroll Taxes
- Register in the appropriate tax jurisdictions
- Process rate notices as received
- Answer all tax correspondence received Stock Option Adjustment
- Enter compensation and tax adjustments related to employee stock option exercises International Subsidiaries
- Assist in the coordination of international subsidiary payrolls. Other
- Assist with any requests related to the quarterly and annual external public company audit reviews
- Coordinate SOX activities related to payroll
- File workers compensation reports and oversee related
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience
- Some exposure to general ledger and journal entries.
- Experience with international operations a plus.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to payroll
- Excel and Word.
- Some knowledge of ERP systems.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to securely maintain sensitive and confidential information
- Bachelor's degree preferred, HS Diploma with relevant experience accepted.
About Trident Consulting
Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.
We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.