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Payroll Administrator III
full-timeCarlsbad$71k - $87k

Summary

Location

Carlsbad

Salary

$71k - $87k

Type

full-time

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About this role

 

For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe.

 

We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions.

 

Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team!

 
Why Work For Us

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

 

Other benefits include:

  • Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
  • Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
  • Career Opportunity and Growth
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 regular and 2 floating)
  • 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave 

*Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.


Overview

The Payroll Administrator III assists in the preparation of payroll reconciliations and ensures that payroll is accurately updated. They are responsible for responding to payroll inquiries and performing payroll processing calculations as required. Position is onsite at our Carlsbad, CA location. 


Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records, prepare payroll journal entries, and reconcile payroll general ledger accounts, including payroll accruals
  • Prepare monthly payroll accruals and payroll-related reconciliations
  • Respond to all payroll-related inquiries in a timely manner
  • Update payroll spreadsheets weekly and balance them with the payroll register
  • Maintain confidentiality of all payroll information and documents
  • Process and submit payroll reports in a timely manner
  • Maintain payroll records and file tax reports

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in Payroll.
    • OR (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
    • OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.
  • Intermediate Excel Experience Required.
  • Strong typing skills is a must.
  • Familiarity with State and Federal Labor Laws & Overtime Calculations.
  • Experience with processing manual checks, quarterly adjustments and amendments in ADP WFN.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition to this job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you must be able to obtain an U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.
  • Pay Range: $71,723 - $87,896 annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

 

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected].

 

If you have relevant skills that are not reflected in your resume, we welcome your application and encourage you to share more in an optional cover letter or to join our Talent Community Connect Portal - Connect (icims.com).

Other facts

Tech stack
Payroll Processing,Excel,Typing Skills,Labor Laws,Overtime Calculations,ADP WFN

About FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES

Trusted for missions that matter across every domain #FrontgradeMissionPride

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Payroll Administrator III is responsible for maintaining accurate payroll records, preparing payroll journal entries, and reconciling payroll general ledger accounts. They also respond to payroll inquiries and ensure timely processing of payroll reports.

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As a Payroll Administrator III at FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES, you will: the Payroll Administrator III is responsible for maintaining accurate payroll records, preparing payroll journal entries, and reconciling payroll general ledger accounts. They also respond to payroll inquiries and ensure timely processing of payroll reports..

Why join FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES as a Payroll Administrator III?

FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company. The Payroll Administrator III role offers competitive compensation.

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The Payroll Administrator III position at FRONTGRADE TECHNOLOGIES is based in Carlsbad, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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