Job Opportunities

Payroll/Accounting Clerk

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.

Position Summary:

The Payroll/Accounting Clerk is responsible for accurately processing payroll, onboarding employees in the payroll system, entering personnel and benefit changes, and general accounting duties.

Summary of Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees.
  • Ensure garnishments, levies, and child support orders are entered into ADP.
  • Generate manual checks in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Troubleshoot timecards, profiles and settings in Time & Attendance software.
  • Manage the process for on-boarding new hires into ADP Workforce Now, entering personnel changes and personnel transactions.
  • Administer benefit enrollment process in ADP for new employees and open enrollment.
  • Coordinate changes with insurance carrier and reconcile benefit invoices for Accounts Payable to process.
  • Assist with audits related to payroll and accounting.
  • Responds to external requests for information including EDD, employment verifications, workers compensation.
  • Reports workers compensation claims and handles all requests for information from the insurance carrier.
  • 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.
  • Pay: 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.