Payroll Accountant

About US:Tryfacta is a leading, nationally renowned Workforce Management Solution provider for private &public sector firms across the US. We specialize in Healthcare, IT, Business Support, and Professional & Craft/Light Industrial ecosystems.Founded in March 1996, we have a presence in all 50 States. Tryfacta has Ranked number 1 as one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine (Inc. 5000)!Job TitleTemporary Accounting Technician with a Work with a large, mission-driven public agency that supports essential water, environmental, and infrastructure services for a major metropolitan regionLocationSan Jose, CA (Onsite)Assignment DetailsDuration: 960 Hours in a fiscal yearWork Schedule: Full-Time: 40 hours per week.Start Date: to be discussedPay Rate: $35.78Role OverviewThe Accounting Technician performs a full range of technical accounting and payroll-related duties in support of organizational financial operations. This role is responsible for processing, reviewing, reconciling, and maintaining accurate accounting and payroll records, while providing responsive customer service to internal stakeholders. The intern/temporary assignment is primarily focused on payroll accounting support, operating under general supervision with increasing independence.Key ResponsibilitiesReview, verify, and process employee timesheets and timesheet adjustments for payroll cyclesEnter payroll transactions and correct data errors within the Infor Payroll systemProcess garnishments, stipends, union dues, and other payroll deductionsAssist with formatting and processing ACH payroll banking files (Infor MHC)Respond to payroll-related inquiries from staff in a timely and professional mannerMaintain, file, scan, archive, and retrieve payroll and accounting documentationSupport payroll operations including:Special pay processing (allowances, awards, differential pay)Employee payroll record maintenance (tax, benefits, direct deposit)Wage withholding orders (child support, tax levies, garnishments, bankruptcy)Assist with audits, reconciliations, and compliance reviews as requiredPerform general administrative and clerical accounting tasksRequired ExperienceRequired:Minimum 3 years of experience processing and maintaining accounting records in one or more of the following areas:PayrollAccounts PayableGeneral Ledger supportDemonstrated experience reviewing financial or payroll data for accuracy and completenessExperience performing data entry and corrections in financial or payroll systemsPreferred:Government or public-sector accounting or payroll experienceExperience supporting payroll system upgrades or transitionsExperience working with unionized payroll environmentsPrior experience in customer-facing accounting or payroll support roles.Required SkillsTechnical SkillsPayroll systems experience (Infor Payroll / Time & Labor preferred)Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, formatting, reconciliation)General computer proficiency and ability to learn specialized financial softwareKnowledge of:Payroll processing rules and deductionsBookkeeping and accounting recordkeeping principlesFinancial reporting and reconciliation methodsAbility to prepare, audit, and maintain financial spreadsheets and recordsSoft Skills:Strong attention to detail and accuracyClear and concise written and verbal communication skillsCustomer-service oriented with ability to explain payroll/accounting informationOrganized, dependable, and capable of handling sensitive confidential dataWillingness to learn and adapt to new systems and proceduresAbility to work independently with general directionEffective interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments.Education / CertificationsMinimum Education :High school diploma or equivalent12 semester units of college-level coursework in accounting, business administration, or a related fieldPreferred :Ongoing college coursework toward an accounting or business-related degreeTryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age#GEN123