Payroll Accountant

Company: Hoxton Circle
Location: Watsonville
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Hoxton Circle has partnered with a local healthcare client in the Monterey County area that needs to add a payroll accountant to the team with some solid experience on the tax side. Please see duties below, the role is direct hire permanent. Provides customer service by answering employee/vendor inquiries and resolving any discrepancies in payroll or vendor records. Process employment verification based on requests received from Federal, State, and local governments and financial institutions. Computes garnishments and other court-ordered payments each pay period. Prepares documentation to initiate deductions. Reconciles deduction registers and initiates check requests to disburse funds. Maintains records of military leave, jury duty, disability, and workers' compensation to ensure receipt of proper documentation, determines amount to collect for dual payments. Reviews payroll reports, documents and audit trails for completeness and accuracy, correcting any noted discrepancies. Processes payroll; receives, sorts, and distributes reports received as a result of payroll processing. Opens, stamps, sorts, delivers mail within General Accounting Department. Matches, codes, and key vendor invoices/credit memos with purchase orders. Follows through with Materials Management to resolve discrepancies. Matches vendor checks to documentation, prepares checks for mailing or other disbursement. Prints and disburses accounts payable, payroll, and refund checks. Processes adjusted checks, stop payment orders and replacement checks. Accurately interprets and applies Hospital and Departmental policies as they relate to employee/vendor issues and inquires. Processes Accounts Receivable for outside services. qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in payroll accounting Strong understanding of payroll accounting principles and practices Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus Hoxton Circle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees .

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