Payroll & Senior Accounting Specialist

Making Waves Academy
Richmond, CA
Category Accounting
Job Description
Role Overview

This is a non-management, highly execution-focused position where you'll manage the day-to-day business office mechanics, ensuring accurate and timely payroll and general ledger management. You'll be the financial heartbeat of our school operations, working closely with the Business Office, People Operations (HR), and Instructional Team.

What You Will Do

You'll execute full-cycle bi-weekly payroll, manage specialized deductions, streamline operations, and maintain compliance. You'll also drive month-end and year-end closing tasks, prepare and post payroll journals, reconcile and clear balance sheet accounts, and audit expense data.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You'll need to have strong analytical skills, a customer-service heart, and a passion for precision. You'll work with a team of 150+ employees, ensuring every dollar is spent legally, effectively, and in perfect balance. You'll also have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in a fast-paced public school environment.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of hands-on, full-cycle payroll processing for an organization with 150+ employees
  • 2+ years of general ledger accounting experience, including journal entries, month-end accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Strong command of California Wage & Hour rules (overtime, final check timelines, meal/rest break rules)
  • Advanced tech literacy, including mid-to-enterprise accounting/payroll software (e.g., Sage Intacct, Rippling, Concur) and advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

Benefits

  • Full-time employment
  • Year-round employment
  • Non-exempt status
  • Fingerprint/Live Scan, TB screen, and other employment clearance
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