Payroll Specialist

Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: The Honda Center, Anaheim, CA

Duration: Full-Time

Salary: $69K to $82K as a Base

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Payroll Accountant to manage and process payroll for NHL and AHL players, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and delivering outstanding customer service. This position will primarily serve as a supportive role within our Payroll Department, focusing on continuous payroll and timesheet auditing.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing:

• Prepare and process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll records, taxes, and deductions.
• Audit time and attendance records to ensure accuracy in payroll processing.
• Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll for NHL and AHL players.
• Analyze and audit payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Implement payroll corrections as needed for various programs.
• Reconcile quarter/year-end payroll data, including quarterly taxes and W2s.
• Prepare and validate the annual NHL Schedule 18 (Staffing and Wages).
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.

Multiple Entity Accounting:

• Prepare and input monthly payroll accounting journals across multiple accounting systems.
• Oversee payroll balance sheet account analyses and provide recommendations.
• Support the accounting and finance management team with ad hoc payroll-related reporting.
• Manage the timely recording of payroll journals for the monthly close process.

Customer Service & Compliance:

• Foster an environment that values outstanding customer service.
• Ensure appropriate oversight and controls are in place to meet external, internal, and audit requirements.

Supportive Duties:

• Provide ongoing support to the Payroll Department, focusing on continuous payroll and timesheet auditing.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Must-Haves:

• Continuous payroll and timesheet auditing experience.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ADP and Workday; familiarity with ABI is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel, including the use of pivot tables.
• Strong auditing skills, particularly with timesheets.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of payroll accounting experience.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.

• Benefits are amazing - self-funded low-cost medical /dental, 401k matches 100% up to 3% and 50% for 4-5% contribution
• $10k fertility grant for IVF/Adoption
• $1k annually for health and wellness reimbursement
• Sports tickets/discounts on season tickets
• 13 days PTO accrued plus 11 holidays and 1 personal PTO day.