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Payroll Specialist

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
Know payroll beyond the software? This role is for you.A North County professional services organization is looking for a Payroll Specialist who combines technical payroll knowledge with strong client and employee support skills. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how payroll information flows through a system, identifying discrepancies, and helping people resolve issues before they become larger problems. You'll partner with clients or internal departments to collect payroll information, validate employee data, process payroll accurately, and answer questions throughout the payroll cycle. The position also offers exposure to system workflows, account setup, reporting, and process improvements.The team is looking for someone who can work independently, communicate clearly, and take ownership of payroll from initial data review through final reconciliation.Your day-to-day responsibilities:<ul><li>Collect and review payroll information for accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Process payroll according to established schedules and service deadlines.</li><li>Validate employee hours, pay rates, deductions, tax information, and direct deposit details.</li><li>Investigate payroll calculation issues and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Communicate with clients, employees, or department contacts regarding missing information and payroll questions.</li><li>Assist with onboarding new payroll accounts or employee groups.</li><li>Maintain payroll calendars, processing checklists, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare payroll registers, reconciliation reports, and other recurring reporting.</li><li>Review payroll changes and ensure appropriate approvals are documented.</li><li>Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll processes.</li><li>Support payroll system updates, testing, and process improvements.</li><li>Identify recurring issues and recommend practical solutions that improve accuracy and turnaround time.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 32 USD / Hourly
Payroll is your specialty. Accuracy is your reputation.A growing North County organization with multiple operating locations is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join its accounting and HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands the importance of accurate payroll, enjoys troubleshooting discrepancies, and can manage competing deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail. Supporting a diverse employee population, this position requires someone who is comfortable handling hourly and salaried payroll, reviewing timekeeping records, processing employee changes, and partnering with managers to resolve issues before payroll closes. You'll have an active role in keeping payroll operations running smoothly while helping improve the processes behind them. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable communicating with employees and supervisors at all levels. If you enjoy owning your work, investigating discrepancies, and making sure people are paid correctly and on time, this could be a great fit.What you'll be responsible for:<ul><li>Process biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple locations.</li><li>Review timecards, overtime, missed punches, meal periods, and other timekeeping exceptions.</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, bonuses, deductions, and direct deposit updates.</li><li>Research payroll discrepancies and coordinate corrections with HR and department managers.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and confidential employee information.</li><li>Review payroll deductions, garnishments, reimbursements, and benefit-related adjustments.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers and assist with payroll-related general ledger entries.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports for management and accounting.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay statements, deductions, and timekeeping.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits, year-end reporting, and W-2 preparation.</li><li>Help identify recurring errors and recommend improvements to payroll procedures.</li><li>Ensure payroll documentation is maintained in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Costa Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
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. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll for approximately 1,500 employees while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. • Manage multi-state payroll activities, including review of earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll inputs across a large workforce. • Use payroll systems to enter, audit, validate, and finalize payroll data, resolving discrepancies before payroll completion. • Review non-exempt employee pay records to ensure regular wages, overtime, and piece-rate compensation are calculated correctly. • Perform payroll reconciliations and verify changes such as new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and benefit-related deductions. • Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate variances, and support smooth payroll execution during each cycle. • Maintain accurate payroll records and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements. • Assist with payroll-related reporting and support ongoing process needs tied to day-to-day payroll operations.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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Temporary / Contract
31 - 33 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is hiring an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a growing healthcare organization. This is a hands-on AP position for someone who knows the full invoice-to-payment cycle and can confidently manage vendor questions, invoice discrepancies, approvals, and reconciliations.This person will become a key point of contact between Accounting, Procurement, department managers, and vendors. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage the full-cycle AP process from invoice receipt through payment</li><li>Process high-volume invoices while maintaining accuracy</li><li>Review invoices for appropriate coding, approvals, and supporting documentation</li><li>Assign invoices to GL accounts, departments, and cost centers</li><li>Match invoices against purchase orders and contracts</li><li>Investigate pricing, quantity, and billing discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor master data and payment information</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment questions</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and outstanding balances</li><li>Prepare and process weekly payment batches</li><li>Assist with ACH and check payments</li><li>Monitor AP aging and prioritize time-sensitive invoices</li><li>Research duplicate payments, credits, and unapplied items</li><li>Assist with monthly AP accruals and month-end close</li><li>Prepare AP reporting and reconciliation schedules</li><li>Support annual audit requests and documentation</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Costa Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a eager and fast aced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Costa Mesa, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in managing and processing high-volume invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and excellent organizational skills to maintain accurate financial records. Responsibilities:• Process a large volume of invoices, including PO-based, non-PO, and recurring invoices, with precision and adherence to company guidelines.• Perform comprehensive 3-way matching by verifying purchase orders, receiving documentation, and invoices to ensure accuracy in pricing, quantities, and terms.• Review invoices for proper general ledger coding, cost center allocation, tax compliance, and ensure routing for approvals according to company hierarchy.• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory Control, and vendors to reconcile issues.• Conduct regular reviews of vendor statements to ensure all invoices are accounted for, processed, and paid on time.• Support month-end closing activities by preparing accruals, reviewing aging reports, performing reconciliations, and reporting outstanding liabilities.• Maintain organized digital records of invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and other supporting documentation in compliance with audit requirements.• Utilize ORACLE systems effectively to process approvals and manage accounts payable workflows.• Collaborate with internal teams to improve efficiency in invoice processing and payment cycles.• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies throughout all accounts payable processes
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 34 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist for an established construction company in North County. This is a great opportunity for an AP professional who likes more than simply entering invoices. You’ll work directly with Project Managers, vendors, subcontractors, and the Accounting team to keep project-related payables moving accurately and on schedule. What You’ll Handle:<ul><li>Process a high volume of subcontractor and vendor invoices</li><li>Review invoices against contracts, purchase orders, and project documentation</li><li>Code invoices by project, job, cost code, and GL account</li><li>Verify appropriate approvals before invoices are released for payment</li><li>Process subcontractor payment requests</li><li>Review lien waivers and supporting compliance documentation</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Communicate with Project Managers regarding missing approvals or documentation</li><li>Manage vendor setup and W-9 documentation</li><li>Prepare weekly check runs and electronic payments</li><li>Track outstanding invoices and payment commitments</li><li>Research duplicate invoices and credit memos</li><li>Assist with AP aging and month-end close</li><li>Support AP accruals and project cost reporting</li><li>Maintain organized documentation for audits and project files</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Solana Beach, CA
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Temporary / Contract
34 - 38 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established manufacturing company that is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to take ownership of its day-to-day AP operations. This role is a great fit for someone who knows AP inside and out and is comfortable working with Purchasing, Operations, Inventory, and vendors.This isn't a basic invoice-entry position — you'll be expected to troubleshoot discrepancies, understand the flow of purchasing and receiving, and help improve the AP process.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Own the full-cycle AP process for a high-volume manufacturing environment</li><li>Review and approve invoice coding and supporting documentation</li><li>Perform three-way matching between POs, receipts, and invoices</li><li>Research pricing, quantity, freight, and tax discrepancies</li><li>Manage vendor statements and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain vendor master information</li><li>Prepare payment batches and manage payment schedules</li><li>Monitor AP aging and cash requirements</li><li>Research duplicate payments, credits, and outstanding items</li><li>Coordinate with Purchasing and Receiving to resolve invoice issues</li><li>Assist with monthly AP accruals and close</li><li>Prepare AP reconciliations and management reports</li><li>Support 1099 preparation and year-end activities</li><li>Assist with internal and external audit requests</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve invoice processing and automation</li><li>Help train or provide guidance to junior AP staff</li></ul>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Solana Beach, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24.7 - 28.6 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payables operations for a contract position based in California. This role focuses on accurate invoice handling, vendor account maintenance, and timely payment processing while helping keep financial records organized and compliant. The ideal candidate is dependable and comfortable working with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support reporting needs. Responsibilities: • Partner with departments across the organization to collect and interpret financial information needed for payable activities and account review. • Process incoming invoices from receipt through validation, coding, and reconciliation to ensure accurate and timely payment. • Review accounting reports against balances, confirm postings, and investigate variances or incorrect entries. • Manage vendor accounts by coordinating payments, researching exceptions, and resolving issues related to purchase orders, invoices, or remittances. • Prepare payment-related updates such as purchase order revisions and stop payment requests when needed. • Reconcile payable transactions to the general ledger and maintain supporting documentation for audit readiness. • Organize vendor records, including tax documentation, and assist with annual 1099 preparation and filing requirements. • Examine credit card activity for accuracy, complete audits of statements, and process approved charges in accordance with company procedures. • Contribute to financial recordkeeping and reporting while maintaining a thorough approach with internal and external business partners.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a busy distribution company that is adding an Accounts Payable Clerk to its accounting department. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants exposure to the operational side of accounting.You’ll work closely with Purchasing, Receiving, Warehouse, and Accounting to make sure invoices are accurate, properly documented, and paid on time. Responsibilities:<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>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 28 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk for a growing professional services company in North County San Diego. 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.The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable working with invoices, and enjoys keeping things moving behind the scenes. What You’ll Do:<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>
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Corona, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
NOW HIRING: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST Position Type: Full-Time | OnsiteAn 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.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. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAccounts Payable & Vendor ManagementProcess a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, proper approvals, and timely payment.Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.Review purchase orders for accuracy and resolve discrepancies with purchasing and receiving teams.Reconcile corporate credit card statements and investigate variances.Maintain accurate vendor records, including tax documentation, payment details, and credit applications.Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve invoice or payment issues promptly.Monitor outstanding invoices and maintain records to support timely payment and accurate expense reporting. Reconciliations & Month-End CloseReconcile accounts payable subledgers to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.Assist with month-end closing procedures, including accruals, outstanding invoices, and account reconciliations.Maintain closing schedules and follow up on missing documentation to ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate period.Reconcile transaction activity across operational and financial reporting systems.Assist with preparing periodic sales tax calculations and supporting required filings. General Accounting SupportAssist the finance team with special projects, reporting, and additional accounting duties.Identify inconsistencies, research numerical discrepancies, and recommend appropriate corrections.Contribute ideas to improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting workflows. If you have accounts payable experience, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to accuracy and timely financial processing, we invite you to apply. Submit your resume for confidential consideration.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Leave of Absence Administrator

Irvine, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Leave of Absence Administrator to support a high-quality employee leave experience in Irvine, California. This Long-term Contract position will oversee leave administration from intake through return-to-work coordination while ensuring consistent compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong organization, and a compassionate communication style when assisting employees and partnering with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: • Oversee the full lifecycle of employee leave cases, including eligibility review, documentation tracking, approvals, status updates, and return-to-work coordination. • Administer a range of leave programs such as statutory leaves, disability-related absences, parental time off, and personal leave in accordance with company policy and legal requirements. • Work closely with human resources, payroll, and benefits partners to ensure pay handling, benefit continuation, and employee status changes are processed accurately. • Maintain complete and audit-ready records for each case, ensuring documentation is current, confidential, and aligned with federal, state, and local leave regulations. • Guide employees and managers through the leave process with clear, timely, and empathetic communication from initial request through reintegration planning. • Monitor deadlines, certifications, and case milestones to support timely decisions and a smooth employee experience. • Review leave practices regularly and recommend practical improvements that increase efficiency, consistency, and service quality. • Support leave-related process updates and operational changes as needed, including coordination tied to evolving workflows or systems.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

12 results for Payroll Specialistadministrator in Carlsbad, CA