We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in California. This is a contract position suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented payroll specialist who can step in quickly, work independently, and manage complex payroll activity with minimal ramp-up time. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, experience with high-volume processing, and confidence working with non-exempt and piece-rate pay structures.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for approximately 1,500 employees while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.<br>• Manage multi-state payroll activities, including review of earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll inputs across a large workforce.<br>• Use payroll systems to enter, audit, validate, and finalize payroll data, resolving discrepancies before payroll completion.<br>• Review non-exempt employee pay records to ensure regular wages, overtime, and piece-rate compensation are calculated correctly.<br>• Perform payroll reconciliations and verify changes such as new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and benefit-related deductions.<br>• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate variances, and support smooth payroll execution during each cycle.<br>• Maintain accurate payroll records and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements.<br>• Assist with payroll-related reporting and support ongoing process needs tied to day-to-day payroll operations.
<p>Robert Half is seeking a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to support a 600+ employee SaaS healthcare company through a payroll system transition from <strong>ADP to Dayforce.</strong></p><p>This role will work closely with the <strong>third-party implementation team and internal HR/Payroll leadership</strong> to help ensure a smooth transition. The ideal candidate has prior experience going through a payroll system conversion and can serve as a knowledgeable internal resource throughout the process.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with the third-party implementation team throughout the ADP-to-Dayforce transition</li><li>Provide payroll expertise and internal business requirements to the implementation team</li><li>Review and validate employee/payroll data during the transition</li><li>Assist with testing, parallel payrolls, reconciliations, and identifying discrepancies</li><li>Help document current payroll processes and ensure they are accurately reflected in the new system</li><li>Support troubleshooting and issue resolution during implementation and go-live</li><li>Assist with ongoing payroll processing and other day-to-day payroll needs as needed</li></ul>
<p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a busy distribution company that is adding an Accounts Payable Clerk to its accounting department.</strong> This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants exposure to the operational side of accounting.</p><p>You’ll work closely with Purchasing, Receiving, Warehouse, and Accounting to make sure invoices are accurate, properly documented, and paid on time.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process invoices for inventory, supplies, freight, and operating expenses</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation</li><li>Verify quantities, pricing, vendor information, and payment terms</li><li>Research discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts</li><li>Enter invoices into the accounting system</li><li>Maintain vendor files and W-9 documentation</li><li>Assist with vendor statement reconciliations</li><li>Track outstanding invoices and upcoming payment obligations</li><li>Prepare invoices for approval</li><li>Assist with check runs, ACH payments, and other payment processing</li><li>Research duplicate invoices and credits</li><li>Communicate with Purchasing and Receiving regarding missing information</li><li>Assist with month-end AP reporting and reconciliations</li><li>Maintain accurate digital accounting records</li></ul>
<p>NOW HIRING: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time | Onsite</p><p>An established hospitality organization is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support its accounting department and help maintain accurate, efficient financial operations. This individual will manage invoice processing, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and month-end activities while ensuring expenses are properly documented, approved, and recorded.</p><p>The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and comfortable working in a high-volume environment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to process improvements while collaborating with accounting leadership, purchasing, and other departments.</p><p><br></p><p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p><strong>Accounts Payable & Vendor Management</strong></p><p>Process a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, proper approvals, and timely payment.</p><p>Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.</p><p>Review purchase orders for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with purchasing and receiving teams.</p><p>Reconcile corporate credit card statements and investigate variances.</p><p>Maintain accurate vendor records, including tax documentation, payment details, and credit applications.</p><p>Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve invoice or payment issues promptly.</p><p>Monitor outstanding invoices and maintain records to support timely payment and accurate expense reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Reconciliations & Month-End Close</strong></p><p>Reconcile accounts payable subledgers to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.</p><p>Assist with month-end closing procedures, including accruals, outstanding invoices, and account reconciliations.</p><p>Maintain closing schedules and follow up on missing documentation to ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate period.</p><p>Reconcile transaction activity across operational and financial reporting systems.</p><p>Assist with preparing periodic sales tax calculations and supporting required filings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>General Accounting Support</strong></p><p>Assist the finance team with special projects, reporting, and additional accounting duties.</p><p>Identify inconsistencies, research numerical discrepancies, and recommend appropriate corrections.</p><p>Contribute ideas to improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have accounts payable experience, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to accuracy and timely financial processing, we invite you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Submit your resume for confidential consideration.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Robert Half is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk for a growing professional services company in North County San Diego.</strong> This is a great opportunity for someone with 1–2 years of accounting experience who wants to build a strong foundation in Accounts Payable while working with an experienced accounting team.</p><p>The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable working with invoices, and enjoys keeping things moving behind the scenes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Enter and process a high volume of vendor invoices</li><li>Review invoices for accuracy, proper approvals, and supporting documentation</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and other backup</li><li>Code invoices to the appropriate GL accounts</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor records</li><li>Respond to basic vendor inquiries regarding invoice status and payment timing</li><li>Assist with weekly check runs and electronic payments</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies</li><li>Research duplicate invoices and payment issues</li><li>Maintain organized AP files and documentation</li><li>Assist with credit card and expense report processing</li><li>Support month-end AP activities</li><li>Prepare basic AP reports for the accounting team</li><li>Assist with other accounting projects as needed</li></ul>