We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team in San Diego, California. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the accurate and efficient processing of payroll and related financial operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, precise attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring compliance with all payroll regulations. Responsibilities: • Process payroll for approximately 25-30 employees, including routine semi-monthly payroll, off-cycle payments, commissions, bonuses, and adjustments. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now and related systems to coordinate payroll runs while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. • Generate, audit, and file payroll reports, ensuring adherence to reporting requirements and resolving discrepancies. • Maintain and update master files, accruals, payroll transactions, and delivery records, ensuring all data is accurate and audit-ready. • Handle incoming documentation such as employee status changes, garnishments, and field-initiated requests with precision and efficiency. • Respond to complex payroll-related inquiries, providing clear guidance to employees and management on wage-related issues. • Collaborate with the Human Resources department to ensure timely and accurate payroll entries. • Assist with payroll audits, regulatory filings, and funding of payroll-related deductions. • Suggest process improvements to enhance team efficiency and streamline payroll operations. • Perform additional payroll and accounting tasks as assigned, ensuring high-quality results.

• Thorough knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and regulations. • Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now and experience managing payroll for medium-sized organizations. • Strong mathematical skills and accuracy in calculating payroll components such as taxes, benefits, and equity contributions. • Excellent attention to detail and ability to reconcile payroll records effectively. • Skilled in using Excel for functions, formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. • Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members and management. • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in resolving payroll issues. • Experience with data entry and using office equipment such as 10-key adding machines.

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San Diego, CA
remote
Contract / Temporary to Hire
22.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team in San Diego, California. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the accurate and efficient processing of payroll and related financial operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, precise attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring compliance with all payroll regulations. Responsibilities: • Process payroll for approximately 25-30 employees, including routine semi-monthly payroll, off-cycle payments, commissions, bonuses, and adjustments. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now and related systems to coordinate payroll runs while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. • Generate, audit, and file payroll reports, ensuring adherence to reporting requirements and resolving discrepancies. • Maintain and update master files, accruals, payroll transactions, and delivery records, ensuring all data is accurate and audit-ready. • Handle incoming documentation such as employee status changes, garnishments, and field-initiated requests with precision and efficiency. • Respond to complex payroll-related inquiries, providing clear guidance to employees and management on wage-related issues. • Collaborate with the Human Resources department to ensure timely and accurate payroll entries. • Assist with payroll audits, regulatory filings, and funding of payroll-related deductions. • Suggest process improvements to enhance team efficiency and streamline payroll operations. • Perform additional payroll and accounting tasks as assigned, ensuring high-quality results.
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