Payroll Accountant

Capital Group

• $72K — $116K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
  • 5-7 years of payroll processing experience in a large, multi-state organization
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Process and transmit payroll for multiple companies within Capital Group
  • Ensure timely and accurate payment of associates
  • Address associates' inquiries regarding salary, tax withholding, and compensation
  • Collaborate with compensation, benefits, and global data management teams
  • Manage day-to-day payroll operations effectively

Benefits

  • Individual annual performance bonus
  • Corporate annual profitability bonus
  • Retirement plan with 15% contribution of eligible earnings
  • Opportunities to engage with a talent community for other roles
  • Dynamic team environment fostering collaboration and communication
Full Job Description

“I can succeed as a Payroll Accountant at Capital Group.”


As a Payroll Accountant, you’ll be a key member of our North America payroll team. You’ll process and transmit payroll for one or more companies across Capital Group to ensure our associates are being paid accurately and timely. Every day, you’ll engage with associates by answering their questions about the salary, tax withholding, or general questions about their compensation. You’ll partner closely with our compensation, benefits, and global data management team and others from the payroll team to ensure the day to day operations are moving smoothly. To thrive in this role, you’ve handled payroll processing for a large complex multi-state organization, have a bachelor’s degree, and have your Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.


“I am the person Capital Group is looking for.”


  • Exceptional attention to detail has always been your thing. You’re highly observant and can spot missing and/or inaccurate information to avoid costly mistakes.
  • You’re a skilled communicator and thrive in team settings by being authentic, inquisitive, respectful and engaging. Because of your great questions, you’re skilled at successful follow-up conversations.
  • You exercise good judgement and have a process for managing competing priorities. You are totally comfortable when priorities shift, and you manage change with steadfast composure.
  • You’re a tech-savvy problem solver. You can research and resolve customer questions quickly, working across multiple systems throughout the day.
  • You have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Products, especially Excel.
  • You are curious and analytical.  You enjoy the challenge of finding an answer, figuring a difficult problem.

“I can apply in less than 4 minutes.”  

  

You’ve reviewed this job posting and you’re ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community.  

  

Los Angeles Base Salary Range: $72,816-$116,506

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In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

* Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

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