California Academy of Sciences · 3 weeks ago
Accounting Clerk - Payroll
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$30.63/hr - $33.15/hr
2+ years expThe California Academy of Sciences is a globally renowned scientific and cultural institution located in San Francisco. The Accounting Clerk – Payroll will provide administrative and technical support for payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payroll transactions while responding to employee inquiries.
Education
Responsibilities
Prepare payroll transmittals and submit payroll reports to internal stakeholders and external partners
Enter and maintain tax levies, garnishments, and other payroll-related deductions
Collaborate with PACT and Finance teams to ensure the accuracy of employee data and pay information
Research and resolve routine payroll inquiries from employees and external agencies
Generate and process manual payroll checks as needed
Verify and reconcile data transfers between Dayforce and Kronos to ensure system accuracy and completeness
Submit work tickets to the payroll application support team for system issues or data corrections as directed
Prepare and reconcile simple balance sheet accounts related to payroll
Provide supporting documentation for financial statements and the annual Form 990
Prepare standardized journal entries for routine payroll transactions and adjustments, ensuring proper account coding and authorization
Serve as backup for other accounting clerk roles, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Cash Management
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required; business associate degree or coursework in business, accounting or finance preferred
Minimum of 2+ years' experience in a high-volume payroll or related accounting environment
Strong working knowledge of payroll principles and practices
Basic understanding of general ledger accounts, debits, and credits
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Intermediate Excel proficiency preferred
Company
California Academy of Sciences
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Executive Asst to the CFO & Chief of Staff
Don Skeoch
Chief Operating Officer
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