Golden State is a family-owned lumber company that has been in business for over 60 years. We have a great company culture, amazing customers, and we have been voted one of the ”Best Places to Work” in the Bay Area 5 years in a row, ranking in the top 10 the last 4 years in a row by the San Francisco Business Times.

This is a high energy, fast paced environment. We are looking for a Payroll Assistant based in our Petaluma corporate office, who is friendly, possesses a positive personality and who enjoys working in a team atmosphere. 

*Please note that this position is full-time, on-site in Petaluma, CA.

Responsibilities/Job Description:

• Responsible for processing payroll on a bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly schedule using ADP Workforce Now.
• Maintains corporate payroll information, including timecard edits.
• Reviews computed earnings, audits and corrects errors to ensure accuracy.
• Downloads, compiles and reconciles data for payroll reporting in Excel.
• Creates and manages complex Excel spreadsheets.
• Prepares data for importing into ADP.
• Responds to inquiries and provides timely, accurate customer service to our HR Reps and employees.
• Researches and resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Conducts appropriate internal audits to ensure data integrity.
• Processes garnishment, verification of employment, Worker’s Comp wage statements and EDD requests.
• Reviews and reconciles ADP invoices.
• Prepares annual payroll processing schedules to ensure payments are made per company guidelines.
• Prepares annual holiday schedules and enters into ADP time and attendance.
• Acts in a confidential capacity handling external and internal inquiries.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous payroll processing experience required – experience in ADP WFN a Plus.
• Knowledge of payroll practices and principles encouraged.
• High school education.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel.  A test will be administered to determine proficiency level.
• Must be able to communicate effectively (written, oral and electronically).
• Must work well in a multitasking environment.
• Work requires continual attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently and with a team.
• Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate flexibility.