Accounts Payable & Payroll - H334

Located in Eureka, CA

Express is recruiting for a full-time Accounts Payable & Payroll Clerk for a well-established, privately held company with a long-standing presence in the local community is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional to join its team as an Accounts Payable, Payroll & Administrative Support Specialist. This role supports core accounting and administrative functions in a collaborative office environment.

 

Key Tasks:

 

Payroll Support

• Process bi-weekly payroll using ADP
• Prepare, audit, and review employee timesheets
• Maintain and update employee records, deductions, and contributions
• Distribute paychecks
• Track wage increases, PTO accruals, stipends, bonuses, and garnishments
• Respond to state agency and court-ordered documentation requests
• Record long-term disability payments for W-2 reporting

Accounts Payable

• Match purchase orders to receipts and invoices
• Code invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts
• Enter data into ERP system and QuickBooks Online
• Reconcile credit card transactions and employee expense reimbursements
• Set up and maintain vendor accounts
• Track W-9s and process annual 1099s
• Run weekly AP checks and perform month-end reconciliations
• Track donations and maintain year-end backup journal entries

Administrative Support

 

• Communicate professionally with vendors and internal staff
• Maintain organized filing systems for payroll and AP records
• Assist accounting and HR leadership with various projects
• Support benefit administration including enrollments, terminations, and employee updates
• Participate in research, training, and reporting tasks as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Associate’s degree or equivalent certification in Payroll, Bookkeeping, or Accounting
• 3+ years of experience in payroll and accounts payable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), ADP, and QuickBooks Online
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles

Ideal Candidate Will:

• Communicate effectively and professionally with vendors and colleagues
• Process data accurately and efficiently
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Prioritize tasks and work independently
• Learn new systems and processes quickly
• Read and interpret contracts, manuals, and related documentation
• Write clearly with strong grammar, spelling, and formatting skills

 

 

 

 

Schedule & Location

Monday - Friday in Eureka. 8am to 5pm

 

Compensation

Pay rate is $23 to $24.50 per hour.  Benefits include:

• Health (with HSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation and sick leave
• 401(k) with employer match (eligibility begins 30–90 days after hire)

Apply Today! 

• Complete an application online at expresspros.com/eurekaca or
• Send us a resume (Word or PDF) to eurekaca@expresspros.com or
• Call us at (707) 268-1866 to do a phone interview today!

 

Equal Opportunity

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.

In compliance with applicable federal, state/province and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual’s qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.

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