Payroll Administrator III

About the job

The Payroll Administrator III assists in the preparation of payroll reconciliations and ensures that payroll is accurately updated. They are responsible for responding to payroll inquiries and performing payroll processing calculations as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records, prepare payroll journal entries, and reconcile payroll general ledger accounts, including payroll accruals
• Prepare monthly payroll accruals and payroll-related reconciliations
• Respond to all payroll-related inquiries in a timely manner
• Update payroll spreadsheets weekly and balance them with the payroll register
• Maintain confidentiality of all payroll information and documents
• Process and submit payroll reports in a timely manner
• Maintain payroll records and file tax reports

Qualifications

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in Payroll or Accounting.
• OR (9) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
• OR (3) years of experience may be considered w/ a Masters Degree.

About Us

About Frontgrade

At Frontgrade, we build mission-critical electronics that perform without compromise in the world’s most demanding environments, from deep space to national defense. With decades of proven heritage, we deliver high-reliability components, subsystems, and integrated solutions trusted when failure is not an option. But our strength is not just in what we build. It is in the people who make it possible. From engineers and product managers to sales teams, marketers, and skilled manufacturing professionals, every role plays a direct part in enabling missions that protect, explore, and connect our world. We move with purpose, collaborate across disciplines, and take pride in delivering solutions our customers rely on in the highest-stakes environments. If you want your work, whatever your specialty, to contribute to something bigger, you will find your place at Frontgrade.

Why Work for Us

We believe mission success starts with taking care of our people. That’s why we offer competitive health, wealth, and wellbeing benefits from day one. You’ll also find real opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, whether you’re building technical expertise, leading teams, or expanding into new areas. Here, your growth is part of the mission.

Additional Information

This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws.  As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Other benefits include:

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision

• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting

• 9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles

• Career Opportunity and Growth

• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment

• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)

8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 430
• Job Category: Finance
• Posting Date: 2026-10-15
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 3205 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA, 92010, US
• Work Schedule: 9/80 Rotation A - Exempt
• Minimum Salary: 78,000
• Maximum Salary: 96,000
• FG Job Referral Category: : Skillset Available in the Market: 500 Kudos points