Payroll/Accounting Clerk at uss midway museum – San Diego, California
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Payroll/Accounting Clerk
USS Midway Museum - San Diego, CA
San Diego’s leading tourist attraction is seeking a candidate for a payroll/accounting position that is interested in working in a highly collaborative fun environment, appreciates volunteer service, enjoys problem solving and is passionate about making an impact at work. A relatively young and small organization, the Midway provides an excellent opportunity for staff to experience ownership of their work and see immediate results of their efforts while also enjoying a balanced work/life.
Status: Full-Time
Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
Pay rate: The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00 per hour. The pay rate will be determined by your related education and experience.
Some of the benefits the USS Midway Museum offers full-time employees are:
- Midway Culture: Safety, Fun, Teamwork, Ownership, Balanced Work/Life
- Company-paid Health and Dental insurance
- Company-paid Life and LTD insurance
- Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay
- 403(b) Plan with match
- Paid Parking
- Discounts at Café 41
- Merchandise Discounts in Jet Shop
- Free Admission to participating San Diego Museums
Position Summary:
The Payroll/Accounting Clerk is responsible for accurately processing payroll, and general accounting duties.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees.
- Review timesheets for compliance and accuracy including time off coding, meal breaks, wage transfers, multiple pay rates, time sheet adjustments, etc.
- Respond to and ensure garnishments, levies, and child support orders are entered into ADP.
- Generate manual checks in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepare, reconcile, and audit payroll reports for HR and Accounting.
- Ensures deductions are accurate.
- Assist with audit document requests related to payroll and accounting.
- Respond to staff’s payroll and timekeeping questions.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
- Responds to external requests for payroll related information including EDD, employment verifications, and workers compensation.
- Perform daily accounting operations including cash management, receivables, payables, and general ledger functions.
- Process and manage data for journal entries.
- Update templates to import transactional data to the accounting system.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for operating bank account and all other cash, savings, and investment accounts and related journal entries.
- All other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma
- 1-2 years’ experience in payroll and/or accounting roles
- Experience with ADP Workforce preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
- High proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint and ability to learn new systems with ease.
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals in a professional manner.
- Ability to handle sensitive financial information with confidentiality.
- Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a self-initiating business environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Working Conditions:
Job Conditions/Work Location: Work is performed aboard the USS Midway in former administrative offices restored to basic working conditions.
Physical Requirements: Sit for long periods of time. Ability to climb up and down stairs and ladders; to bend, stoop, and lift standard office supplies and small office items.
Equipment Operated: Computer, facsimile, printer, scanner, telephone.
The USS Midway Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40+), genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs, pregnancy‑related needs, or other protected circumstances, as required by law. If you require accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us.