Operations Coordinator - Payroll, Bookkeeping & Logistics

**About us** Rising Star Resources Supply, Inc. is a veteran-owned manufacturer of PVC pipe and conduit, starting up a new production plant in Modesto. This person will run the business side of the company: payroll, books, orders, shipping, and inventory, so the plant can focus on making pipe. **Payroll and HR** * Run monthly payroll and process timesheets for hourly staff * Make federal and California payroll tax deposits and prepare quarterly and year-end filings (Form 941, DE 9, DE 9C, Form 940, W-2s) * File new-hire reports (DE 34) and maintain I-9s, employee files, and onboarding paperwork * Track PTO, benefits enrollment, and required workplace postings **Bookkeeping** * Handle accounts payable and receivable: enter vendor bills, issue customer invoices, follow up on collections * Reconcile bank and credit card accounts and support month-end close * Keep records organized for the CPA, lenders, and audits, and prepare simple reports for management **Purchasing, logistics, and inventory** * Issue purchase orders for resin, compound, and supplies and keep the PO log current * Schedule inbound truckloads and railcars and book outbound freight * Prepare bills of lading, packing lists, and certification packets for customer shipments * Run cycle counts and keep raw material and finished goods inventory accurate in the system * Enter customer orders, confirm ship dates, and handle customer and vendor calls **Office** * Run the front office: phones, mail, filing, supplies * Keep business licenses, insurance certificates, and credit applications current **What we're looking for** * 3+ years of payroll and bookkeeping experience, ideally in manufacturing, distribution, or construction supply * Hands-on experience with California payroll and EDD filings * Comfortable with accounting or ERP software (Odoo, QuickBooks, or similar) and strong in Excel * Experience with shipping documents, freight scheduling, or inventory control * Accurate with numbers, organized, and able to keep many things moving without being chased * Trustworthy with confidential payroll and financial information * Bilingual English/Spanish a plus **Schedule:** Full-time, Monday to Friday, on site in Modesto **Pay:** $20 to $40 per hour, based on experience Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour Work Location: In person