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Payroll Administrator
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in San Francisco, California. In this Contract-to-ongoing position, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of payroll processing and expense reporting. This role offers an excellent opportunity to collaborate with multiple departments and contribute to the success of our accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Review time and attendance reports for completeness and accuracy; follow up with supervisors or employees to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Address employee inquiries regarding payroll and resolve issues promptly.</li><li>Prepare journal entries for payroll accruals and adjustments during month-end close, ensuring accuracy and securing necessary approvals.</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure payroll system updates reflect current policies.</li><li>Monitor purchase card entries to confirm receipt uploads; follow up with employees to ensure compliance before month-end.</li><li>Review credit card expenses for proper budget allocation and reconcile bank and credit card statements.</li><li>Reconcile and maintain general ledger accounts and schedules related to payroll and expense reporting.</li><li>Organize and maintain audit-ready files; assist with preparation for the annual audit.</li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience interacting with payroll.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across departments and address payroll-related inquiries.</li><li>Familiarity with general ledger accounting and reconciliation.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills to maintain audit-ready records.</li></ul>
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  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 28.00 - 32.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in San Francisco, California. In this Contract-to-ongoing position, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of payroll processing and expense reporting. This role offers an excellent opportunity to collaborate with multiple departments and contribute to the success of our accounting operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Review time and attendance reports for completeness and accuracy; follow up with supervisors or employees to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Address employee inquiries regarding payroll and resolve issues promptly.</li><li>Prepare journal entries for payroll accruals and adjustments during month-end close, ensuring accuracy and securing necessary approvals.</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure payroll system updates reflect current policies.</li><li>Monitor purchase card entries to confirm receipt uploads; follow up with employees to ensure compliance before month-end.</li><li>Review credit card expenses for proper budget allocation and reconcile bank and credit card statements.</li><li>Reconcile and maintain general ledger accounts and schedules related to payroll and expense reporting.</li><li>Organize and maintain audit-ready files; assist with preparation for the annual audit.</li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned.</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-04T23:34:22Z

Payroll Administrator Job in San Francisco | Robert Half