Payroll and Accounting Contract Opportunity We are hiring skilled contractors interested in supporting a dynamic organization’s payroll and finance team. This role offers a chance to contribute to daily operations while streamlining payroll processes and ensuring financial accuracy. This role is hybrid (3-4 days onsite) with some possibilities of 5 days per week during the close cycle. Our client is growing in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space and is growing their client book. Apply today! Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage semi-monthly payroll cycles for U.S. staff using ADP workforce now</li><li>Validate employee deductions for 401(k), HSA, and FSA programs each pay period.</li><li>Complete payroll reconciliations for general ledger accounts, including paid time off, bonuses, accruals, liabilities, and benefit expenses as part of monthly closing.</li><li>Record and reconcile payroll entries in NetSuite.</li><li>Handle quarterly equity grants for employees and process share exercises, ensuring accurate tax withholdings for reporting.</li><li>Work alongside accounts payable to verify vendor invoices in NetSuite and employee spending reports in Expensify.</li><li>Maintain working knowledge of state and federal tax regulations covering wages, garnishments, benefits, leaves of absence, retirement accounts, and relocation aid.</li><li>Address any payroll tax correspondence and inquiries.</li><li>Facilitate registration for tax and unemployment insurance in new states when needed.</li><li>Audit quarterly and annual payroll tax submissions generated by ADP.</li><li>Assist auditors with requests tied to payroll and accounting duties during annual review.</li><li>Tackle special projects as assigned.</li></ul>

Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required.</li><li>Minimum two years’ experience in payroll and accounting, including stock administration.</li><li>Strong grasp of payroll operations and relevant wage/tax guidelines.</li><li>Analytical thinker with solid troubleshooting abilities.</li><li>ADP Workforce Now and NetSuite are highly desired</li><li>Self-driven, able to adapt and prioritize in a fast-paced and evolving environment.</li><li>Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.</li><li>Quick to learn new tools and systems.</li><li>Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and other software tools.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.</li></ul>

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Foster City, CA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
36 - 43 USD / Hourly
Payroll and Accounting Contract Opportunity We are hiring skilled contractors interested in supporting a dynamic organization’s payroll and finance team. This role offers a chance to contribute to daily operations while streamlining payroll processes and ensuring financial accuracy. This role is hybrid (3-4 days onsite) with some possibilities of 5 days per week during the close cycle. Our client is growing in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space and is growing their client book. Apply today! Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage semi-monthly payroll cycles for U.S. staff using ADP workforce now</li><li>Validate employee deductions for 401(k), HSA, and FSA programs each pay period.</li><li>Complete payroll reconciliations for general ledger accounts, including paid time off, bonuses, accruals, liabilities, and benefit expenses as part of monthly closing.</li><li>Record and reconcile payroll entries in NetSuite.</li><li>Handle quarterly equity grants for employees and process share exercises, ensuring accurate tax withholdings for reporting.</li><li>Work alongside accounts payable to verify vendor invoices in NetSuite and employee spending reports in Expensify.</li><li>Maintain working knowledge of state and federal tax regulations covering wages, garnishments, benefits, leaves of absence, retirement accounts, and relocation aid.</li><li>Address any payroll tax correspondence and inquiries.</li><li>Facilitate registration for tax and unemployment insurance in new states when needed.</li><li>Audit quarterly and annual payroll tax submissions generated by ADP.</li><li>Assist auditors with requests tied to payroll and accounting duties during annual review.</li><li>Tackle special projects as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-03-06T00:00:00Z