West Coast Entry Level Payroll Auditor 2026

About the Role

We are now accepting applications for an Entry Level Payroll Auditor. This is a full-time entry level position with a long-term career path. We will provide you with the training necessary for you to be successful, including an extensive orientation program and several weeks of hands-on, collaborative training conducted in person or remotely as needed.

Responsibilities

• Audit employer contributions made to trust funds (employee benefit plans) to verify employer compliance with contract requirements
• Communicate directly with employers to confirm scheduled appointments, coordinate requests for records, and discuss findings
• Travel to employer locations to conduct audits on site, or remotely, depending on client needs and travel constraints
• Work independently and under supervision to perform compliance testing, analyze payroll data, and reconcile with trust fund data sets
• Frequently work with managers and senior staff to resolve audit questions and challenges
• Prepare payroll audit reports for senior and/or management review
• Provide management with timely and accurate status reports on current work
• As you progress, provide training, coaching, and guidance to new auditors and develop leadership skills

Requirements

• 4-year college degree (business administration background typical, but social sciences graduates with strong critical thinking and communication skills are also encouraged)
• Positive thinker: an organized self-starter with a strong work ethic and eager to learn
• Effective communicator: professional in both written and verbal communication who can distill complex ideas into concise statements
• Ethically responsible: ability to demonstrate resilience under pressure and passion to do the right thing, placing personal and firm integrity above all else
• Analytical: a resourceful critical thinker who can size up a situation, extract relevant information, and efficiently complete assignments
• Tech savvy: proficient in MS Excel (logical formulas & pivot tables), Word, and Adobe Acrobat
• Flexible: comfortable traveling to employer locations or performing audits remotely as needed (or hybrid of both)

Benefits

Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website.

Pay

For positions in California and Washington, the compensation for this position ranges from $53,000 to $70,000. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

No sponsorship is available for this position. This is not a remote job.