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Payroll Manager
Ghj · Westwood, CA · Hybrid · Active · $80,000–$100,000 / year · Lever
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Ghj |
| Title | Payroll Manager |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Client Opportunities / Payroll |
| Location | Westwood, CA, United States |
| Work model | Hybrid / Hybrid |
| Employment type | Regular Full Time |
| Salary | $80,000–$100,000 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Lever |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-06-15 / 2026-06-16 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-16 / 2026-06-20 |
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| Company | Ghj |
| Source | e9b9621d-f013-48e8-86c7-ce5c39f1da57 |
| ATS provider | Lever |
Description
GHJ Search & Staffing is working with a highly respected Los Angeles-based nonprofit educational organization is seeking a Payroll Manager / Accounting Specialist to join its Finance team. This newly created position offers the opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations as the organization transitions payroll in-house.
Reporting to the Controller and working closely with the CFO and Human Resources team, this role serves as the subject matter expert for all payroll-related functions while also supporting accounting operations, reconciliations, audits, and financial reporting activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys working cross-functionally and making a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization.
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What You'll Do:
Payroll Leadership
Manage and oversee the full payroll cycle for approximately 140-150 employees on a semi-monthly basis
Review and monitor employee timecards, approvals, missed punches, and payroll-related changes
Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with federal, California state, and local regulations
Administer payroll-related deductions, garnishments, benefits, retirement contributions, leave programs, and tax reporting
Partner closely with Human Resources on new hires, terminations, employee changes, and payroll-related inquiries
Prepare payroll audits, quarterly reporting, reconciliations, and compliance documentation
Serve as the primary payroll resource for employees, managers, and leadership
Accounting & Finance Support
Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations
Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting
Support annual audits and special accounting projects
Reconcile benefit invoices and retirement plan contributions
Collaborate with Accounting and HR to strengthen internal controls and improve payroll processes
What They're Looking For:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of accounting experience
2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
Strong knowledge of California payroll laws and regulations
Experience managing payroll compliance, taxes, garnishments, and employee benefits
Experience preparing payroll journal entries and reconciliations
Excellent communication and employee service skills
Strong Excel and HRIS/payroll system experience
Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments
Preferred Qualifications:
Paylocity experience
Nonprofit or educational institution experience
Experience with 403(b) retirement plans
Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and workers' compensation administration
Why Join:
Newly created role with significant ownership and visibility
Direct partnership with senior leadership, including the CFO and Controller
Mission-driven organization with a collaborative culture
Primarily remote work environment with flexibility
Excellent healthcare benefits
Generous paid time off and holidays
403(b) retirement plan and employer contributions
Opportunity to help build and improve payroll processes during an exciting transition
Full job record
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| Board ID | e9b9621d-f013-48e8-86c7-ce5c39f1da57 |
| Provider | lever |
| Provider Job Key | 3a6d1b41-4bc1-4635-8fe5-45c42d76f13d |
| Title | Payroll Manager |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Westwood, CA |
| Department | Client Opportunities |
| Team | Payroll |
| Employment Type | Regular Full-time |
| Workplace Type | hybrid |
| Remote Policy | hybrid |
| Country | United States |
| Region | CA |
| City | Westwood |
| Salary Raw | USD 80000-100000 per-year-salary |
| Salary Min | 80,000 |
| Salary Max | 100,000 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | year |
| Source URL | https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/3a6d1b41-4bc1-4635-8fe5-45c42d76f13d |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.lever.co/ghj/3a6d1b41-4bc1-4635-8fe5-45c42d76f13d/apply |
| First Seen At | 2026-06-16 07:58:06Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-20 07:57:23Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-20 07:57:23Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-16 07:58:06Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-06-15 22:16:01Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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