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15 results for Payroll Specialist in Salem, OR

Payroll Specialist
  • Canby, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are continuing to look for an experienced Payroll Specialists to help assist local clients with their ongoing needs on a contract basis. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience for managing a company&#39;s payroll system, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time. If you have a strong background in payroll administration and are looking for a dynamic work environment, we would love to speak with you.</p>
  • 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Tigard, Oregon. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing full-cycle payroll processes for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise in payroll administration while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring timely and accurate payments.</p><p>• Manage payroll for a team of 100+ employees, including unionized staff, while adhering to applicable labor laws.</p><p>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now and other payroll software to efficiently handle payroll operations.</p><p>• Review and manually enter timecards, verifying accuracy and resolving discrepancies.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with state and federal tax regulations and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll data and prepare reports for management review.</p><p>• Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees, providing clear and thorough support.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and software functionalities to enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Assist with audits and ensure proper documentation for payroll records.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013383952</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Salem, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking dedicated Payroll Specialists who are detail-oriented, proficient in tax related regulations, and has experience utilizing an automated payroll system. The chosen candidates will play a crucial role in managing all payroll related functions including the accurate and timely payment of salaries, benefits, and taxes.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process company payroll in a timely and accurate manner.</li><li>Calculate and deduct appropriate amounts from payroll including tax deductions and benefits.</li><li>Utilize automated payroll systems similar to ADP for processing payroll and taxes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.</li><li>Reconcile and verify accuracy of payroll and benefit data.</li><li>Resolve payroll discrepancies and handle employee payroll queries.</li><li>Prepare and maintain accurate payroll reports and statements.</li><li>Manage annual payroll audits.</li><li>Stay current with payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst
  • Tualatin, OR
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Charlie Gilmur is partnering with a confidential company to find a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Analyst to join its dynamic team. Reporting to leadership, this role is critical in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with regulations, and continuous improvement of payroll operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process and audit bi-weekly payroll for multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Assist in year-end processes including W-2 preparation and tax filings</li><li>Analyze payroll trends and metrics to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Support internal and external audits related to payroll</li><li>Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy</li></ul><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013324519</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for an organization in Portland, Oregon. This Contract position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience managing end-to-end payroll activities for a mid-sized employee population while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. The person in this role will help ensure employees are paid correctly, handle payroll-related adjustments, and support reporting and records management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees.</p><p>• Review employee time and pay data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Administer wage garnishments and other withholdings in accordance with applicable regulations and company requirements.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records, update employee information, and ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready.</p><p>• Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, verify, and manage payroll transactions and related employee data.</p><p>• Coordinate with HR, finance, and management to address payroll questions, corrections, and status updates.</p><p>• Assist with payroll-related process updates or system-related changes as needed within the scope of the role.</p>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Do you have proven experience in a payroll position, strong knowledge of tax and wage laws, and good understanding of the common fiscal procedures? Robert Half is looking for Payroll Administrators to assist with frequent needs from our clients on a contract basis. A Payroll Administrator is primarily responsible for processing payroll and maintaining the employee database regarding salary and pay. Other duties include managing the company budget and expense as well as cooperating with different departments to increase payroll service performance and improve upon the payroll system.</p>
  • 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z
Payroll & HR / Inventory Specialist
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll &amp; HR / Inventory Specialist</strong> to support payroll processing, HR administration, workers’ compensation reporting, and serialized inventory tracking. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing employee-related responsibilities with operational and accounts payable support. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process biweekly payroll for approximately 50 employees, including a mix of hourly and salaried staff. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Track and maintain employee commissions using a relatively simple commission structure. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Manage HR filing and recordkeeping, ensuring employee documentation is accurate and up to date. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Submit and coordinate employee information related to health insurance and benefits administration. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Handle SAIF workers’ compensation reporting and related documentation. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Oversee serialized inventory tracking for flooring products. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support accounts payable processes tied to serialized inventory purchases and reconciliation. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain accurate records across payroll, HR, inventory, and AP functions. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
HR/Payroll Administrator
  • Forest Grove, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 29 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an HR/Payroll Administrator to support payroll and HR operations for a growing organization in Forest Grove, Oregon. This Contract position focuses on delivering accurate multi-state payroll processing, maintaining employee records, and assisting with benefits and day-to-day HR administration. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling employee questions while ensuring compliance with established payroll practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of approximately 200 employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records, review employee data changes, and verify earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings before each payroll cycle is finalized.</p><p>• Support benefits administration by coordinating enrollments, updates, and employee documentation while keeping records current.</p><p>• Assist with core HR administrative tasks, including employee file maintenance, status changes, and routine documentation.</p><p>• Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, benefits, and general HR matters with professionalism and discretion.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to help resolve payroll discrepancies, support audits, and improve administrative efficiency.</p><p>• Prepare payroll-related reports and maintain organized documentation to support compliance and internal review needs.</p>
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Tigard, Oregon in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing daily invoice processing with a wider range of accounting support activities. The right candidate will bring strong attention to detail, confidence in vendor communication, and the ability to work effectively across multiple financial systems and reconciliations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process approximately 200 vendor invoices each week, including both purchase order and non-purchase order transactions.<br>• Review and complete invoice matching activities, including three-way matching when required, to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.<br>• Support accounts payable operations on a daily basis while maintaining timely and organized payment workflows.<br>• Assist with additional accounting functions such as quarterly B&amp;O tax preparation and submission support.<br>• Reconcile company credit card activity for multiple cardholders and complete gas card reconciliations with appropriate backup.<br>• Prepare payment postings and maintain supporting records to ensure transactions are accurately documented.<br>• Contribute to year-end and compliance-related activities, including unclaimed property reporting and 1099 processing.<br>• Communicate with vendors to identify and secure eligible trade discounts and resolve payment-related questions.
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support high-volume financial operations for one of our clients in Portland, Oregon. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting fundamentals, sharp accuracy, and the flexibility to handle a variety of transactional and reporting tasks in a fully onsite environment. The role will focus on maintaining clean financial records, supporting daily billing and payment activity, and helping to ensure financial information is complete, timely, and compliant with established procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle day-to-day financial transactions by entering, reviewing, and validating activity for completeness and accuracy.</p><p>• Reconcile fees, balances, and related account activity to identify discrepancies and support timely resolution.</p><p>• Process billing activity and payment-related transactions while maintaining proper documentation and audit readiness.</p><p>• Review daily financial records to confirm postings are accurate and aligned with internal accounting practices.</p><p>• Compile transaction data from accounting systems and update recurring reports based on prior-day financial activity.</p><p>• Use Excel, including pivot tables, to organize data, analyze trends, and support reporting needs.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records across a variety of accounting systems.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members across accounting and operational functions to support changing priorities and additional workflow needs.</p>
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Clackamas, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Payable Clerk to assist with our local client’s frequent needs. This role is essential in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, expense reports, and payments. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with numbers, we’d love to hear from you!</p>
  • 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Beaverton, OR
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Sara Walker with Robert Half is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk for one of her clients in Beaverton, OR. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced accounting environment and supporting day-to-day financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process high-volume accounts payable transactions accurately and on time</p><p>• Review and match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents</p><p>• Resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries</p><p>• Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable</p><p>• Maintain organized and accurate records in accordance with company policies</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Sara Walker with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013402014</p>
  • 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Clackamas, OR
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Sara Walker with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a high-performing team. This position supports a global manufacturer in a fast-moving environment where accuracy, organization, and sound judgment are essential to daily operations. The role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage a high volume of payables, collaborate across departments, and contribute to a reliable financial process with room for future growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle accounts payable transactions for a high-volume workload, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded, and entered accurately and on time.</p><p>• Reconcile purchase orders, receiving records, and vendor invoices to confirm proper matching before payment is released.</p><p>• Communicate with suppliers to address billing questions, resolve payment issues, and maintain positive vendor relationships.</p><p>• Investigate invoice discrepancies and work with internal teams to correct pricing, quantity, or approval issues efficiently.</p><p>• Prepare and execute payment runs in accordance with company deadlines, internal controls, and established accounting procedures.</p><p>• Maintain organized accounts payable records within internal accounting systems to support audit readiness and reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with colleagues in accounting, purchasing, and supply chain to improve transaction flow and support operational needs.</p><p>• Manage a monthly volume of complex invoices while meeting quality standards in a deadline-driven manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Sara Walker with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013424022</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Tangent, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our clients finance teams. This role is responsible for managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring customer accounts, and supporting the company’s cash flow process. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience handling invoicing, collections, and account reconciliation. </p><ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly payroll for employees accurately and on schedule. </li><li>Maintain and update payroll records, including wages, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and tax information. </li><li>Review timesheets and payroll data for accuracy and completeness. </li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and company policies. </li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, tax forms, and payroll procedures. </li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end reporting activities. </li><li>Prepare and process payroll adjustments, off-cycle payments, and final paychecks. </li><li>Support audits by providing payroll records and documentation as needed. </li><li>Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate employee data and benefit deductions. </li><li>Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and process improvements. </li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Tax Preparer
  • Lake Oswego, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 31.35 - 36.3 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Preparer to support individual tax filing needs in Lake Oswego, Oregon. This is a Contract position focused on preparing accurate returns, organizing client financial information, and assisting with extension-related work during peak tax periods. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with 1040 forms, compiling income and expense data in Excel, and translating financial details into complete tax filings.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review individual income tax returns, with an emphasis on Form 1040 filings.<br>• Assist with tax extension processing and help ensure required submissions are completed on time.<br>• Organize source documents and convert client records into clear digital files for tax preparation purposes.<br>• Build income and expense summaries for Schedule C filers and rental property reporting using established templates.<br>• Compile financial data in Microsoft Excel and transfer finalized figures into tax return software accurately.<br>• Gather, verify, and reconcile supporting documentation to reduce errors and maintain complete tax records.<br>• Use Intuit ProSeries to enter tax information and generate completed returns for review or filing.
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z