Payroll Staff Accountant

RDMS is a boutique accounting firm located in Petaluma, CA that focuses on the restaurant & hospitality industry. We are fortunate to experience continued growth and are searching for the right candidate to join our growing team. The role will be focused on administrative duties such as organizing & scanning client documentation, processing checks for mailing (stuffing, stamping, etc), office supply ordering, and client package setup / tracking. There will be scheduled time each week to also for entry level support to the accounts payable team. As a back-office solution for small businesses, we assist our clients in all of their administrative needs. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills and strict attention to detail. The right candidate appreciates being part of a team and understands the value they will bring to both our company and the clients they work with. We offer flexible (but consistent) hours, a relaxed office environment, and are focused on accuracy and meeting deadlines. This position is required to be full-time and onsite in our Petaluma Offices for this position. About the Position: The Staff Accounting Associate position will be responsible for processing and managing payroll for our clients and will report to the Staff Accountant Manager. Responsibilities - Payroll: Maintain client’s payroll databases for new hires, terminations, direct deposits, manual checks, accruals, garnishments and rate changes utilizing our Workflow Software. Assist in auditing time and attendance records and communicating to clients to educate them on our standards and processes. Importing/entering records into both ADP and Paychex for time and attendance to maintain timely payroll processing. Submit previews and development audits for our clients to review prior to final submissions. Maintain the pay period, quarterly and annual folders of payroll reporting per client. Handle workers comp audit reporting as they occur. Skills / Qualifications: Ability to work collaboratively with both clients and teammates. Ability to manage projects and assignments with extreme accuracy and efficiency: detail oriented. Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills/ Introductory knowledge of accounting principles/practices. Proficient with spreadsheet and word processing applications. Requirements: An Associate's Degree in accounting, business, finance or related field or equivalent experience is required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years of previous payroll experience. This position may occasionally require evening/weekend work resulting in overtime. Background in the restaurant industry is not required (FOH, BOH, Management), however, experience is a plus. A passion for the travel, dining out, wine, craft beer, etc is absolutely part of our corporate culture!! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Do you have prior ADP Run and ADP Workforce Now (WFN) experience? Experience: Payroll: 3 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: Petaluma, CA 94952: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person