Accounting, Payroll & Human Resources Specialist

Job Description

Accounting & HR Specialist | Certified ADAS

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Certified ADAS, a growing automotive technology and service company. Certified ADAS provides mobile and in-shop ADAS calibrations, vehicle diagnostics, and module programming to various collision centers, dealerships, and automotive repair facilities across multiple markets. This Accounting & HR Specialist position is vital for supporting the organization’s growth by managing essential accounting, payroll, and human resources functions along with administrative support.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, San Diego, CA
• Pay: $30 hourly
• Mission: Primarily manage accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll processes while providing human resources and administrative support to a growing organization.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, ADP, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting & Bookkeeping: Perform day-to-day bookkeeping, accurately enter and maintain financial information in QuickBooks, prepare and post journal entries, assist with accounts payable and receivable, and organize all financial documentation.
• Payroll Management: Independently prepare and process multi-state payroll through ADP, meticulously reviewing timecards, commissions, bonuses, and deductions; process new hires, terminations, and compensation changes; and assist employees with payroll questions.
• Financial Reporting & Reconciliation: Conduct thorough account and bank reconciliations, proactively review financial information to identify and resolve discrepancies, and assist with comprehensive monthly accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Human Resources Support: Facilitate employee onboarding and offboarding, maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files, assist with the implementation and communication of company policies, and support employee performance reviews, assessments, and employee relations.
• Administrative & Operational Tasks: Create detailed spreadsheets, reports, trackers, and management summaries; schedule meetings; organize company records and administrative documentation; and support leadership with recurring administrative projects and follow-up.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Demonstrated experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial administration, combined with hands-on payroll processing or administration, and a foundational understanding of human resources practices.
• Experience: Proficiency in using QuickBooks for financial management, experience with ADP or a comparable payroll and HR system, and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for creating professional spreadsheets and reports.
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, strong organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple deadlines, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the capacity to work independently while managing confidential information discreetly.
• Bonus: A degree or certification in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is highly preferred, along with knowledge of California employment and payroll regulations, and experience with multi-state payroll processing or supporting multi-location organizations.