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Payroll and Accounting Specialist

Infinium

Infinium

Accounting & Finance
Sacramento, CA, USA
Posted on Nov 5, 2024
Our Company

Infinium is an electrofuels provider on a mission to decarbonize the world. Electrofuels are a new class of synthetic fuels made using renewable power and waste carbon dioxide, not petroleum or resources needed to produce food. Infinium electrofuels can be dropped into existing trucks, planes, and ships, significantly reducing harmful carbon dioxide emissions compared to fossil-based fuels. In addition to helping the transport industry meet carbon reduction goals, Infinium electrofuels are a lower carbon alternative for chemical processing, including plastics production. Learn why Amazon and other leading cleantech investors have chosen Infinium at www.infiniumco.com.

Job Summary

The Payroll and Accounting Specialist will join our growing team as it brings eFuels to market to help decarbonize the world. The ideal candidate is a tech-savvy payroll administrator, with a team-player mindset, seasoned by 7+ years of overseeing payroll and HR related compliance across multiple states for the manufacturing or construction industries. Directly reporting to the Controller, this candidate will have proven experience independently executing processes that result in timely, auditable payroll and accounting records.

The Payroll and Accounting Specialist will perform payroll and accounting functions supporting all areas of the business. The position will be in-office, in Sacramento, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll and HR related tasks (50%)

  • Lead bi-weekly payroll processing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations
  • Work with payroll provider to ensure all monthly, quarterly, and yearly payroll tax returns process timely (Federal, multiple states)
  • Register the company as an employer in new states, processing tax returns for those states manually, as necessary
  • Collaborate with HR Manager and third party service providers to resolve payroll-related issues
  • Stay up-to-date on relevant tax laws and compliance regulations to ensure accurate payroll processing
  • Generate payroll reports and assist in audits as needed
  • Create journal entries for payroll and accrued salaries and wages.
  • Responsible for certified wage reporting in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act
  • Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of this position

Accounting tasks (50%)

  • Assist the accounts payable team with processing and payment of non-standard invoices
  • Record cash activity in a timely manner
  • Reconcile bank accounts monthly
  • Assist accounting team with various accounting tasks including reconciliations, month-end and administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

  • B.A./B.S. from an accredited university
  • 7+ years’ experience in a similar role
  • Experience managing payroll in multiple states
  • Experience with enterprise-level, cloud-based accounting systems
  • Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong accounting skills
  • Team player, willing to grow and to take on new tasks as the company grows
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism

Benefits Include

  • 401(k) matching
  • 100% medical and dental insurance coverage for employees, 50% coverage for dependents
  • Vision and Chiropractic/Acupuncture plans
  • 11 Paid Holidays

Salary Range

$70,000 - $85,000, DOE

Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Recruiting Firms Notice

We kindly request that recruiting firms and agencies do not contact us regarding this job opening. All inquiries and applications should be submitted directly by the candidates themselves.

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