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3 results for Human Resources Hr Payroll Clerk in Bakersfield, CA

Payroll Clerk

Wasco, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce in Wasco, California. This is a position suited for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities, maintain compliance with payroll policies, and handle employee pay matters with care and precision. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience, strong auditing skills, and confidence working with both automated and manual payroll processes. Responsibilities:• Process complete payroll cycles for a mid-sized employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, and time data are calculated correctly and submitted on schedule.• Review payroll records for accuracy by reconciling registers, identifying discrepancies, and resolving issues before final approval.• Administer payroll adjustments such as garnishments, withholdings, and other required deductions in accordance with applicable guidelines.• Maintain and update payroll information in ADP and related systems to support accurate employee compensation records.• Handle manual payroll entries when needed, including corrections, off-cycle payments, and special pay situations.• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders, providing clear and timely support.• Prepare payroll documentation and reports that assist with audits, recordkeeping, and management review.• Follow established payroll procedures and support process improvements tied to payroll operations when required.
2026-05-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Keene, CA
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Temporary to Hire
31.25 - 33.65 USD / Hourly
Seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our team! Apply today for immediate consideration. • Process and review payroll to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws and internal policies. • Stay informed of annual changes in State, Federal, and local payroll laws, rate changes, and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations, including wages, payroll taxes, benefits, and other payroll-related accounts. • Reconcile and maintain payroll-related balance sheet accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Prepare and post journal entries for payroll, accruals, and related adjustments. • Manage payroll rebilling to properties and programs, ensuring labor costs are accurately allocated across multiple entities and funding sources. • Partner with HR, property management, and program teams to validate payroll data, employee classifications, and cost distributions. • Analyze payroll variances and provide clear explanations to management. • Support month-end and year-end close processes related to payroll. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including filings and reporting. • Assist with internal and external audits by preparing payroll schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. • Perform annual Workers Compensation audit• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and internal controls. • Other duties as assigned.
2026-04-17T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Keene, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
Tammy Power, Recruiting Manager with Robert Half is looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a mission-focused organization in Kern County where accuracy, compliance, and financial stewardship are essential to supporting a broad community impact. This position plays a key role in managing payroll accounting activities across multiple entities, ensuring employees are paid correctly while payroll-related records remain balanced and audit-ready. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, experience with multi-state payroll, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a deadline-driven environment. For immediate consideration, contact Tammy Power via LinkedIn Responsibilities:• Oversee payroll processing activities to help ensure employees are compensated accurately, on schedule, and in accordance with applicable regulations and organizational standards.• Monitor updates to federal, state, and local payroll rules and apply changes as needed to maintain ongoing compliance across payroll operations.• Complete monthly reviews of payroll-related transactions, including compensation, taxes, benefits, and other associated accounts, to confirm accuracy and resolve inconsistencies.• Maintain and reconcile payroll balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies and implementing timely corrections when needed.• Prepare payroll journal entries, accruals, and other accounting adjustments to support accurate financial reporting.• Allocate payroll expenses across properties, programs, and entities so labor costs are assigned correctly to the appropriate funding sources.• Work closely with human resources, property teams, and program staff to verify employee data, job classifications, and cost distributions.• Analyze fluctuations in payroll results and present clear explanations to leadership and finance stakeholders.• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, payroll tax reporting, audit support, and annual workers compensation audit preparation.• Recommend and support improvements to payroll procedures and internal controls to strengthen efficiency and compliance.
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z