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10 results for Payroll in Carlsbad, CA

Payroll Manager

Elfin Forest, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 50 USD / Hourly
A rapidly expanding manufacturing company is looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee multi-state payroll operations and lead a dedicated payroll team. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys improving processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate, timely payroll for a large employee population.You'll work closely with Human Resources, Accounting, and executive leadership while helping modernize payroll procedures and systems.ResponsibilitiesPayroll Management<ul><li>Manage weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly payroll processing</li><li>Supervise payroll staff and provide training and performance support</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Review payroll tax filings, deductions, garnishments, and benefit contributions</li><li>Oversee payroll audits and year-end processing, including W-2 preparation</li></ul>Process Improvement & Reporting<ul><li>Develop payroll procedures and internal controls</li><li>Analyze payroll reports and identify opportunities for operational improvements</li><li>Partner with HR regarding employee compensation changes and benefit deductions</li><li>Assist with payroll system upgrades and implementations</li><li>Support Finance during month-end and year-end close activities</li></ul>
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 30 USD / Hourly
A growing manufacturing and distribution company is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support payroll processing for a multi-department workforce. This role offers hands-on exposure to payroll administration, reporting, and employee support while working alongside an experienced accounting team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue building a career in payroll and accounting operations.ResponsibilitiesPayroll Processing<ul><li>Enter and verify employee hours and payroll information</li><li>Review payroll reports and identify discrepancies</li><li>Process employee deductions, garnishments, and payroll updates</li><li>Maintain payroll files and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and reporting requirements</li></ul>Administrative & Accounting Support<ul><li>Support employee onboarding and payroll setup activities</li><li>Assist with timekeeping system administration</li><li>Generate payroll reports for management review</li><li>Collaborate with Accounting and HR teams to ensure accurate payroll processing</li></ul>
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
34.5 - 38 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, payroll reporting, and employee payroll record administration. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule for employees across one or more pay groups</li><li>Review and validate timesheets, earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure employee data is updated accurately in payroll systems</li><li>Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and month-end or year-end payroll activities</li><li>Support compliance with payroll laws, tax requirements, and internal policies</li><li>Coordinate with human resources, accounting, and benefits teams on payroll changes and related matters</li><li>Help identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency</li></ul>
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a hotel organization in San Diego, California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position focuses on delivering accurate, timely payroll processing while supporting employee record maintenance, reporting, and payroll-related issue resolution. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll practices, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing, including off-cycle payments and manual checks when required. • Review employee time entries, identify exceptions, and work with managers or employees to correct missed or inaccurate punches before payroll is finalized. • Research payroll variances, make necessary corrections, and handle adjustments such as final wages, supplemental pay, and other earning changes. • Maintain organized payroll files and employee documentation, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and properly stored in digital systems. • Administer additional earnings such as service charges, bonuses, commissions, incentives, and other payroll-related payments. • Prepare recurring payroll reports, support reconciliations, and assist with internal reviews and audit activities. • Coordinate year-end payroll tasks, including W-2 distribution support and responses to employment verification requests. • Contribute to payroll data accuracy, system updates, compliance tracking, and special projects tied to payroll operations.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for our client in the education industry in San Diego, California. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with experience processing payroll, maintaining employee records, ensuring compliance, and supporting payroll-related reporting. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings</li><li>Review timesheets and payroll data for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with payroll-related journal entries</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll processes</li><li>Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audit support</li><li>Coordinate with human resources and accounting teams to resolve payroll issues</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information</li><li>Help improve payroll processes and ensure adherence to internal controls</li></ul>
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Newport Beach, CA
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a contract assignment based in Newport Beach, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone with strong experience managing end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. The right candidate will be comfortable handling high-volume payroll processing and using ADP Workforce Now to support efficient payroll administration. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate wage payments. • Administer multi-state payroll activities in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • Use ADP Workforce Now to enter, review, and maintain payroll data for regular processing cycles. • Audit payroll records, earnings, deductions, and tax information to identify and resolve discrepancies before final submission. • Support payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 workers while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity. • Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal partners with clear and timely communication. • Maintain payroll documentation and records to support reporting, compliance, and audit readiness.
2026-07-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable

Chula Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Review invoices for proper approvals, coding, and supporting documentation. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Match purchase orders, receipts, and invoices and resolve discrepancies. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding items. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Respond to vendor and internal inquiries regarding payment status and account issues. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain accurate accounts payable records and documentation. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and account reconciliations. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Monitor aging reports and help ensure timely payments in accordance with company policy. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support audit requests and maintain compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>2+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Experience with invoice processing, three-way matching, and vendor reconciliation. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul>
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Jr. Payroll Specialist

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a Junior Payroll Specialist to join its accounting and payroll team. This role is ideal for someone with foundational payroll experience who is looking to expand their knowledge and gain hands-on experience in a high-volume payroll environment. You'll work alongside experienced payroll professionals while supporting payroll processing, reporting, and employee payroll administration.ResponsibilitiesPayroll Administration<ul><li>Assist with weekly and biweekly payroll processing</li><li>Review employee timesheets and attendance records for accuracy</li><li>Process payroll changes including wage adjustments and employee updates</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee information</li><li>Support payroll reporting and reconciliations</li></ul>Employee Support<ul><li>Respond to payroll-related inquiries</li><li>Assist with onboarding and payroll setup for new employees</li><li>Help resolve payroll discrepancies and reporting issues</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee information</li></ul>
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Bilingual Payroll Clerk - Spanish

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 29 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing hospitality organization seeking a Bilingual Payroll Clerk (Spanish/English) to support day-to-day payroll operations in a fast-paced, employee-focused environment. This opportunity is ideal for someone with early payroll experience looking to grow their career within hospitality. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process payroll for hourly and salaried hospitality employees accurately and on schedule</li><li>Review timecards, attendance records, and payroll adjustments for accuracy</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and provide support in both English and Spanish</li><li>Assist with onboarding updates, employee records, and payroll changes</li><li>Support payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit requests</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting teams to ensure timely payroll processing and compliance</li></ul>
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

San Diego, CA
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in San Diego, California. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a key role in maintaining efficient office operations while managing accounts payable tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to contribute to process improvements. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of vendor invoices weekly, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. • Match invoices to purchase orders and related documentation, verifying proper coding for GL, departments, and project/job costs. • Reconcile vendor statements and address discrepancies promptly to maintain accurate records. • Collaborate with purchasing and project teams to streamline transaction workflows. • Assist with payment runs, including checks, wires, and ACH transfers, while maintaining an up-to-date accounts payable aging report. • Support the month-end close process by preparing accruals and reconciling accounts payable accounts. • Administer Concur expense workflows, resolving documentation and coding issues in coordination with employees and approvers. • Evaluate and recommend improvements to accounts payable and expense management processes for scalability and efficiency. • Oversee office operations, including mail sorting, supply procurement, and facilities maintenance. • Manage compliance documentation, ensuring timely submissions for business licenses, certifications, and regulatory filings.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z