Payroll Clerk Jobs in Salinas, CA

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Payroll Clerk

Watsonville, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a team of approximately 101 to 500 employees in Watsonville, California. This is a Contract position scheduled to continue through the end of the year, offering a hybrid work arrangement and a part-time daytime schedule of 20 hours per week. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on payroll experience, strong accuracy, and the ability to manage sensitive employee information with professionalism. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a mid-sized employee population while ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution. • Review payroll data for completeness and resolve discrepancies related to hours worked, deductions, and employee records. • Administer wage garnishments and other required payroll deductions in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations. • Maintain organized payroll documentation and update records to support audits, reporting, and internal compliance needs. • Coordinate with employees and internal departments to answer payroll-related questions and address issues efficiently. • Support payroll activities within a hybrid work environment while meeting deadlines on a consistent weekly schedule.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Pacific Grove, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a hospitality-focused organization in Pacific Grove, California on a Contract basis. This position supports accurate pay administration and day-to-day accounting activity, with a strong emphasis on payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. The ideal candidate brings a sharp eye for detail, works well under deadlines, and is comfortable managing financial processes in a fast-moving service environment. Responsibilities: • Administer payroll on a regular schedule, ensuring employee compensation is calculated correctly and submitted on time. • Audit time and attendance records through workforce management systems before finalizing payroll data. • Maintain payroll files, prepare related reports, and respond to questions or discrepancies involving employee pay. • Oversee accounts payable from invoice review through coding and payment completion, keeping records accurate and current. • Handle accounts receivable tasks by issuing invoices, monitoring incoming payments, following up on outstanding balances, and reconciling customer accounts. • Compare vendor statements against internal records and investigate billing issues to reach timely resolution. • Contribute to month-end accounting activities by confirming payroll, payables, and receivables are posted correctly. • Partner with operations and staffing teams to verify hours worked and help ensure timely, accurate payments. • Organize financial documentation and support adherence to established accounting practices and internal policies.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Sr. Payroll Accountant

Castroville, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Accountant to join a respected construction organization in California. This onsite role is suited for a detail-oriented payroll accountant who can manage weekly payroll operations, support benefits administration, and maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position works closely with finance and internal teams to ensure employee pay, reporting, and related records are handled accurately and confidentially. Responsibilities:• Administer weekly payroll for union and nonunion employees, ensuring wages are processed accurately and on schedule.• Audit timesheets, pay adjustments, overtime, garnishments, deductions, and benefit-related payroll entries before final submission.• Coordinate payroll activity across multiple union agreements, including classification-specific rates, fringe calculations, and required deductions.• Prepare and submit union remittance and benefit documentation, confirming contributions and payments are completed by required deadlines.• Oversee payroll-related employee setup and status changes, including tax elections, direct deposit details, deductions, and benefits enrollment updates.• Maintain organized payroll, benefits, and personnel records while safeguarding sensitive compensation and employee information.• Research payroll discrepancies and resolve issues promptly to prevent delays or inaccuracies in employee compensation.• Produce workers’ compensation payroll reports and supporting wage records for internal and external reporting needs.• Partner with internal stakeholders on prevailing wage and certified payroll matters and assist with payroll system issue resolution and data validation between platforms. Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper Assistant

Sand City, CA
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Temporary to Hire
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Bookkeeper Assistant to support daily accounting operations for a construction-related business in California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping financial records accurate, managing payable activity, and contributing to timely month-end reporting. The role offers the chance to work across multiple entities while helping the accounting team stay organized and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Handle invoice processing and maintain accounts payable records for multiple related business entities with a high level of accuracy. • Track purchase orders, verify supporting documentation, and ensure expenses are properly matched before payment is issued. • Reconcile company credit card activity and investigate discrepancies to keep financial records current and complete. • Conduct recurring audit reviews, including weekly purchase audits and monthly statement checks, and submit findings within established deadlines. • Assist with month-end accounting activities by confirming payable and purchasing transactions are fully captured and ready for close. • Prepare recurring financial and operational reports, including profit and loss summaries and other scheduled reporting for internal review. • Support the accounting team with bookkeeping tasks, bank reconciliations, and general record maintenance as needed. • Learn company-specific accounting tools and follow internal procedures to maintain consistency across workflows.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Castroville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
8000 - 82000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a construction and contractor-focused business in Castroville, California. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely reporting, and helping keep daily accounting activities running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger work, along with strong familiarity with modern accounting systems. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, preparing payments, and maintaining accurate vendor records.• Oversee accounts receivable processes by issuing invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on collections as needed.• Perform bank and account reconciliations to verify transactions, resolve discrepancies, and support accurate cash reporting.• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation.• Assist with month-end close activities by organizing financial data, reviewing account balances, and helping ensure deadlines are met.• Maintain accurate accounting records and contribute to the preparation of routine internal financial reports.• Use accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, or SAP to process transactions and support financial tracking.• Partner with internal teams to clarify billing, payment, and account questions and improve day-to-day accounting accuracy. Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Jose, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
10000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations for a multi-entity organization in San Jose, California. This role centers on accounts payable, reconciliations, journal entries, and close support while helping maintain accurate financial records and dependable reporting. The position is well suited for someone who can handle a high volume of transactions, stay organized under competing deadlines, and work effectively with both finance and operational teams. Responsibilities: • Manage full-cycle accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, verifying approvals, assigning accurate coding, and coordinating timely disbursements. • Prepare journal entries and maintain general ledger activity to ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and properly supported. • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts, researching variances and resolving discrepancies promptly. • Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks by organizing supporting schedules, reviewing account activity, and helping finalize reporting packages. • Maintain vendor records, respond to payment-related questions, and work with internal teams to address invoice or documentation issues. • Monitor cash transactions and keep clear documentation for receipts, payments, and related banking activity. • Support audit requests, tax-related documentation, and annual reporting requirements by gathering and organizing financial information. • Contribute to process improvements that strengthen internal controls, increase efficiency, and support reliable accounting workflows. • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, and special accounting projects as business needs arise.
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

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