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10 results for Payroll in Carlsbad, CA

Payroll Clerk

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
A growing company in the La Costa area is seeking a dependable Payroll Clerk to support its payroll operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue building a career in payroll within a professional and employee-focused environment. The Payroll Clerk will work closely with payroll and human resources personnel to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while assisting with payroll recordkeeping and administrative support. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review and enter employee timekeeping information</li><li>Verify payroll data for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records</li><li>Assist with payroll processing activities</li><li>Support new hire and employee change entries</li><li>Respond to routine payroll-related questions</li><li>Process payroll documentation and reports</li><li>Assist with deductions, direct deposits, and earnings verification</li><li>Maintain confidential employee information</li><li>Support payroll audits and compliance initiatives</li></ul>
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
obert Half is partnering with a respected healthcare organization that is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple departments. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable organization that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement.You'll work closely with Human Resources and Accounting while ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with California labor laws.Responsibilities<ul><li>Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for multi-department employee groups</li><li>Review timekeeping records and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposits</li><li>Process payroll adjustments, bonuses, and final paychecks</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end close</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll processing, including W-2 preparation</li></ul>
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33 - 38 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing corporate organization to identify a High-Volume Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who is comfortable processing a high volume of payroll transactions in a fast-paced corporate environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent position based on performance and business needs. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process accurate and timely high-volume weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll</li><li>Review and verify large volumes of timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and employee changes</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes, and other payroll updates</li><li>Calculate and process bonuses, commissions, PTO, deductions, and other special payments</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and identify and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and payroll-related compliance requirements</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation</li><li>Support payroll audits and other special projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
Help Ensure Employees Are Paid Accurately While Supporting Quality Healthcare ServicesA respected healthcare organization in Carlsbad is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join its growing finance and payroll team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in supporting employees across multiple departments while ensuring payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with all applicable regulations. The ideal candidate enjoys working with numbers, has a strong customer service mindset, and takes pride in maintaining accuracy. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact employee satisfaction and organizational success.What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for healthcare employees</li><li>Review timesheets and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee data</li><li>Process garnishments, deductions, and benefit elections</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and reporting</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional manner</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation</li><li>Collaborate with HR regarding employee status changes</li><li>Assist with process improvements and payroll system updates</li></ul>
2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations and selected HR activities for a long-term contract assignment based in San Diego, California. This role is ideal for someone who can work independently, manage complex multi-state payroll with a strong California focus, and partner closely with finance and HR teams to keep employee records, pay practices, and compliance activities on track. The position combines high-volume payroll administration with hands-on support for onboarding, benefits-related processes, and reporting in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end payroll processing on a biweekly schedule for a workforce of approximately 340 employees across multiple states, with primary emphasis on California payroll practices. • Review employee pay data for accuracy, resolve payroll discrepancies, and complete off-cycle adjustments or corrections when needed. • Reconcile payroll records, validate payroll-related liabilities, and prepare supporting documentation to ensure accurate reporting and balancing. • Partner with the controller and other internal stakeholders to support payroll reviews, internal controls, and financial coordination tied to payroll activity. • Generate reports and provide audit support for items such as annual 401(k) review requirements and other payroll-related compliance needs. • Assist with HR administration by coordinating onboarding activities for new employees and maintaining employee data for both exempt and non-exempt populations. • Provide support for digital benefits administration processes, including open enrollment activities and employee access-related coordination. • Review timekeeping and expense information to help confirm complete and accurate payroll inputs before each processing cycle. • Contribute to payroll and HR projects during the contract period, including process support related to system access or operational updates as needed.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist - Construction

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing construction company to identify a Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with construction industry experience and a strong understanding of prevailing wage, certified payroll, and union payroll requirements. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process weekly or biweekly payroll for construction employees</li><li>Review and verify employee timecards, job codes, pay rates, and deductions</li><li>Process payroll for multiple projects and job sites</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements</li><li>Support union payroll processing, including dues, benefits, and fringe calculations</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, and employee updates</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, field employees, and HR regarding payroll questions</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and related compliance requirements</li><li>Maintain accurate records related to workers' compensation, benefits, and payroll deductions</li><li>Assist with audits and other payroll-related projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Processor

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Processor to join our team in Irvine, California for a Long-term Contract opportunity. This onsite role supports day-to-day invoice processing and payment activities while helping the team stay on schedule with weekly accounting deadlines. The position is well suited for someone who is organized, communicative, and comfortable working with detailed financial information in a structured office environment. Responsibilities: • Process recurring project and division invoices with accuracy and timeliness each month • Support weekly payment preparation by assisting with check run review activities and deadline management • Verify invoice details, coding, and supporting documentation before forwarding items for approval • Maintain organized records of payable transactions and update internal files as needed • Communicate with internal teams to resolve invoice questions, missing information, or payment discrepancies • Use accounting and office software to enter data, track invoice status, and complete routine administrative tasks • Follow established accounts payable procedures and escalate issues when exceptions arise
2026-07-25T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Escondido, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 29 USD / Hourly
Looking to get your foot in the door with a growing accounting team?A well-established food manufacturing company in Escondido is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to assist during a busy growth period. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys staying organized, working with numbers, and being part of a collaborative accounting department. The team offers hands-on training, a supportive environment, and exposure to multiple areas of accounting. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process vendor invoices and match purchase orders</li><li>Review invoices for accuracy and proper coding</li><li>Assist with weekly payment processing</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor files and supporting documentation</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments</li><li>Assist with month-end filing and account reconciliations</li></ul>
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25.65 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Lake Forest, California on a Contract basis. This position supports day-to-day payables operations by ensuring invoices are reviewed accurately, entered efficiently, and prepared for timely payment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage recurring financial tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for completeness, accuracy, and proper supporting documentation before processing. • Assign the correct accounting codes to invoices and enter payment details into the appropriate system with a high level of precision. • Manage invoice processing activities from receipt through approval routing to help maintain timely payment cycles. • Prepare and support scheduled check runs while confirming payment information and resolving discrepancies as needed. • Maintain organized accounts payable records to support audit readiness and efficient document retrieval. • Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to clarify invoice questions, payment status, and outstanding issues.
2026-07-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Manager

La Jolla, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing payables function in San Diego, California. In this role, you will guide daily AP operations, strengthen payment controls, and help ensure vendors and employees are paid accurately and on schedule. You will also collaborate with accounting and cross-functional partners to support close activities, cash planning, compliance, and ongoing process improvement as the organization continues to expand. Responsibilities: • Direct the full accounts payable workflow from invoice intake through final payment, including coding, matching, review coordination, and exception handling. • Oversee scheduled disbursements across multiple payment methods, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, approved appropriately, and completed within established timelines. • Supervise the AP team’s daily priorities, monitor workload distribution, and maintain service levels in a fast-paced environment. • Build and enforce strong controls around vendor setup, approval limits, and payment processing to protect data integrity and reduce risk. • Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor matters, resolving payment issues and supporting favorable terms and productive business relationships. • Manage employee reimbursement and corporate card reconciliation activities, ensuring policy compliance and timely processing. • Reconcile accounts payable records to the general ledger, investigate outstanding balances, and drive resolution of aging or unmatched items. • Lead payables-related month-end close tasks, including accrual preparation for items not yet billed or fully matched. • Coordinate compliance activities such as 1099 reporting, annual filing support, and audit documentation for internal and external review. • Partner with procurement, operations, and accounting teams to improve purchasing alignment, strengthen spend controls, and identify automation opportunities within AP processes.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z