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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

Rosemead, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a Contract engagement in Rosemead, California. This role will oversee accurate, compliant payroll operations while helping establish a structured payroll process for employees in a growing organization. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in end-to-end payroll administration, employee setup, tax compliance, and payroll support across multiple jurisdictions. Responsibilities: • Administer complete payroll processing for employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and payments are calculated accurately and delivered on schedule. • Set up and maintain payroll records for new hires and existing staff, including direct deposit details, earnings codes, tax elections, and employee data updates. • Support the transition of employees to W-2 status by coordinating onboarding-related payroll activities and confirming proper classification and documentation. • Manage payroll tax withholding activities and assist with timely filing requirements to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. • Prepare and distribute year-end payroll documents, including W-2 forms, while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Monitor payroll practices and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance. • Work within ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll platform to maintain payroll data integrity and generate required reports. • Respond to payroll questions from employees and stakeholders, providing clear guidance on pay, deductions, and payroll procedures.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

City of Industry, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 82000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll operations for a multi-state workforce based in City of Industry, California. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with payroll systems, careful attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with HR and Finance teams. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states and locations, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Review timekeeping, attendance, and related payroll inputs to confirm data integrity before final payroll submission. • Handle special payments such as manual checks, corrections, and off-cycle payroll transactions when needed. • Reconcile payroll results, verify reports, and maintain complete payroll records and supporting documentation. • Administer garnishments, levies, child support orders, and other required deductions in accordance with legal requirements. • Coordinate quarterly and year-end payroll tax activities, including filings, reconciliations, and W-2 preparation. • Support benefit-related payroll transactions and work with external vendors on items such as retirement and other employee programs. • Partner with HR and Finance to align employee data, benefit changes, and payroll reporting, while assisting with related accounting support as needed. • Troubleshoot payroll system interfaces and file transmissions, and update procedures or process documentation to improve consistency and compliance.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Downey, CA
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Temporary / Contract
36.1 - 41.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a school district team in California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can support payroll operations while partnering with HR, finance, IT, and other stakeholders to improve system performance and accuracy. The role focuses on payroll process configuration, compliance, data integrity, training, and ongoing user support within a complex organizational environment. Responsibilities: • Partner with district departments and cross-functional teams to gather payroll needs and translate them into effective system solutions. • Oversee payroll system setup activities, perform testing, and identify issues that affect processing accuracy or functionality. • Manage data conversion efforts by reviewing migrated records, validating results, and reconciling discrepancies before and after implementation. • Create user guides, reference materials, and training sessions to help payroll staff and end-users work confidently within the system. • Act as the primary point of coordination between the district and external software providers to address technical concerns and service issues. • Monitor payroll practices to ensure alignment with applicable regulations, internal policies, and reporting standards. • Provide ongoing support after implementation by resolving system-related problems and recommending process or functionality improvements. • Assist with payroll-related audits, benefits administration impacts, and documentation tied to accounting and reporting needs.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 28 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support the payroll team of a growing manufacturing and distribution company. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, keeping employee records organized, and making sure payroll information is accurate before each processing deadline. The successful candidate will help maintain timekeeping records, research discrepancies, and coordinate with supervisors and HR to resolve missing punches, incorrect hours, and employee information changes. This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll or accounting experience who wants to build their skills in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Review employee timesheets, timecards, and attendance records for accuracy.</li><li>Enter payroll data and verify regular hours, overtime, PTO, and other applicable earnings.</li><li>Follow up with department supervisors regarding missing punches or unapproved timecards.</li><li>Update employee payroll records for new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, and direct deposit updates.</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and verify data before submission.</li><li>Research discrepancies involving hours worked, deductions, and pay statements.</li><li>Respond to routine employee questions regarding timekeeping and payroll.</li><li>Maintain confidential payroll files and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and assist with reconciliations and internal audits.</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting to ensure employee records remain accurate and current.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Palomar Mountain, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing professional services organization to identify a Payroll Clerk who can support payroll processing and employee record maintenance across multiple departments. This opportunity is well suited to a payroll professional who is comfortable handling sensitive information, researching pay discrepancies, and keeping employee data organized in a deadline-driven environment. Working closely with payroll, HR, and accounting, this person will help ensure payroll inputs are complete, employee changes are processed correctly, and payroll questions receive timely attention. Candidates who have worked with multi-state employee populations or cloud-based HRIS and payroll systems will be especially attractive.Responsibilities<ul><li>Collect and review payroll inputs, including timesheets, PTO, bonuses, commissions, and employee changes.</li><li>Enter and validate payroll data before scheduled processing deadlines.</li><li>Process updates related to new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and direct deposit elections.</li><li>Assist with payroll deductions, benefit-related changes, and employee status updates.</li><li>Review payroll registers for missing information, unusual variances, and data-entry errors.</li><li>Research employee pay questions and coordinate corrections with the payroll team.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll files and confidential documentation.</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit requests.</li><li>Track outstanding approvals and follow up with managers and HR business partners.</li><li>Support year-end activities, including payroll documentation and W-2 preparation.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Pauma Valley, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 53 USD / Hourly
A growing healthcare services organization is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a diverse, multi-location workforce. This role is ideal for a payroll leader who understands the importance of accurate, timely employee pay and can manage complex payroll requirements while improving systems, controls, and team performance. The Payroll Manager will partner closely with HR, accounting, and operational leadership to ensure payroll data is accurate, employee changes are processed correctly, and payroll practices remain aligned with applicable federal and California requirements. Experience supporting hourly employees across multiple locations is especially valuable.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-location employee population.</li><li>Manage payroll calendars, review payroll registers, and ensure timely processing of scheduled pay cycles.</li><li>Supervise payroll staff and establish clear review procedures and processing standards.</li><li>Review timekeeping data, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings.</li><li>Ensure accurate processing of employee deductions, garnishments, benefit changes, and tax withholding updates.</li><li>Maintain compliance with applicable wage-and-hour requirements, including overtime and meal/rest period rules.</li><li>Coordinate payroll tax filings, reconciliations, quarter-end reporting, and year-end activities.</li><li>Partner with HR on onboarding, terminations, compensation changes, leave-related updates, and employee records.</li><li>Research payroll discrepancies and oversee corrections and off-cycle payments.</li><li>Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and collaborate with accounting during month-end close.</li><li>Maintain payroll controls, confidential records, and audit documentation.</li><li>Evaluate payroll systems and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, reporting, and automation.</li></ul>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Los Alamitos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a logistics organization in Los Alamitos, California on a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will support high-volume payables activity and help maintain accurate, timely processing across vendor invoices and payment cycles. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working with accounting systems, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices from receipt through final posting, ensuring charges are coded correctly and entered with a high level of accuracy. • Review supporting documentation, match invoices to appropriate records, and resolve discrepancies with internal partners or suppliers as needed. • Prepare and execute payment activity, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs, in accordance with established deadlines. • Maintain organized accounts payable records and help ensure documentation is complete for audit and reporting purposes. • Support daily work within Acumatica while assisting the team with activities related to updated accounting workflows and system usage. • Monitor invoice queues and aging items to keep payments current and escalate outstanding issues when necessary. • Collaborate with the accounting team to improve efficiency, follow processing standards, and maintain reliable financial data. • Use Excel to track payment details, reconcile information, and verify data using functions such as lookup formulas when needed.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

San Marcos, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy finance team in California. This role supports accurate payment processing, vendor account maintenance, and financial reconciliation activities in a detail-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external vendors. Responsibilities: • Review purchasing documents, receiving records, and supplier invoices to confirm accuracy before entering transactions into the accounting system. • Access vendor portals to obtain billing documents, record invoice activity, and document automatic payment transactions in a timely manner. • Examine company card activity, input supporting details, and complete reconciliations to ensure charges are properly reflected. • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate differences to keep vendor accounts current and accurate. • Maintain vendor records, including payment instructions and account setup details, with careful attention to data integrity. • Prepare weekly disbursements, record payment activity, and issue remittance information to vendors as needed. • Perform account reconciliations across payables-related balances such as aging, deposits, and goods received versus invoiced items. • Monitor freight expenses across inbound, outbound, and warranty activity, comparing charges against quotes, orders, and destination information. • Work closely with vendors as well as purchasing and receiving teams to resolve pricing, quantity, and documentation discrepancies. • Support year-end reporting activities related to 1099 preparation and filing requirements.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Irvine, CA
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Temporary to Hire
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position supports a busy payables function and is ideal for someone who brings accuracy, sound judgment, and a steady approach in a deadline-driven setting. The person in this role will help keep vendor payments on track, maintain reliable records, and work closely with internal partners to support efficient financial operations. Responsibilities: • Manage a high volume of incoming invoices each week, reviewing entries for completeness, accuracy, and timely processing. • Verify invoice details through three-way matching against purchase orders and receiving documentation before payment approval. • Investigate billing issues, resolve exceptions, and respond to vendor questions with clear and timely follow-up. • Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records. • Prepare and execute weekly disbursements through ACH and check payments in accordance with established schedules. • Maintain organized vendor documentation, including setup details, payment records, and supporting files. • Partner with internal departments to confirm proper account coding and secure necessary approvals for invoice processing. • Assist with the setup and ongoing maintenance of both domestic and international vendor profiles. • Contribute to month-end close activities by supporting payables reporting and ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and internal controls.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Los Angeles, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy textile manufacturing operation in Los Angeles, California. This is a Contract position expected to run for 4 weeks, ideal for someone who can step into a fast-paced environment and manage a large volume of payables work with accuracy. The role will focus on invoice processing, payment coordination, and vendor communication during a high-demand year-end period. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of invoices accurately and ensure charges are assigned to the correct accounts. • Review invoice details, apply appropriate coding, and prepare transactions for timely entry and payment. • Manage accounts payable activities related to ACH payments and scheduled check runs. • Communicate with vendors to address payment questions, clarify invoice issues, and maintain strong working relationships. • Support year-end accounts payable tasks by helping keep records current and transactions up to date. • Use Excel to organize payment data, track invoice status, and assist with reporting needs.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Claremont, CA
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21.375 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support accurate and timely payment operations for a government organization in Claremont, California. This position focuses on managing invoice workflows, maintaining precise financial records, and coordinating approvals to keep vendor payments on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payable procedures, and the ability to resolve discrepancies in a high-volume environment. Experience with Tyler software preferred. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices from receipt through posting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established payment procedures.• Assign correct account codes to invoices and verify supporting documentation before entry into the accounts payable system.• Review purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices to complete three-way matching and identify exceptions requiring follow-up.• Coordinate invoice approval routing with internal stakeholders to secure timely authorizations and prevent payment delays.• Prepare and support ACH payments and check runs while confirming that payment details align with approved invoices.• Investigate invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, and missing information by working with vendors and internal departments to reach resolution.• Maintain organized records by scanning, filing, and reconciling payable documents, including manual and recurring monthly invoices.• Enter supplier and vendor invoices accurately, monitor payment status, and assist with ongoing reconciliation of accounts payable activity.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a non-profit educational organization. This role will support the accounting team with full-cycle AP responsibilities and requires strong attention to detail and hands-on experience with NetSuite. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process and code a high volume of invoices</li><li>Enter invoices and maintain accurate AP records in NetSuite</li><li>Prepare and process vendor payments</li><li>Review invoices for proper coding and approvals</li><li>Reconcile AP accounts and research discrepancies</li><li>Communicate with vendors regarding invoices and payment inquiries</li><li>Assist with month-end close and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintain vendor files and W-9 information</li><li>Provide additional accounting support and assist with special projects</li></ul>
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

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
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Solana Beach, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 34 USD / Hourly
A growing construction and property development company is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist who can keep vendor payments organized while supporting multiple active projects. This role is ideal for someone who understands the importance of accurate invoice coding, timely payments, and clear communication with project managers and subcontractors. You’ll work closely with accounting and operations to ensure invoices are properly approved, project costs are recorded accurately, and vendor issues are resolved before they delay payments. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process high-volume invoices for subcontractors, suppliers, equipment rentals, and operating expenses.</li><li>Match invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and receiving documentation.</li><li>Code expenses to the appropriate project, cost category, and general ledger account.</li><li>Verify invoice approvals and investigate discrepancies before payment.</li><li>Prepare weekly check runs, ACH payments, and other authorized disbursements.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on missing invoices or outstanding credits.</li><li>Maintain subcontractor payment records and supporting documentation.</li><li>Communicate with project managers regarding invoice status, coding questions, and approval delays.</li><li>Assist with month-end AP reconciliations and project expense reporting.</li><li>Maintain organized records for audits and project cost reviews.</li></ul>
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 34 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a growing hospitality group with multiple locations throughout Southern California. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys managing detailed financial transactions, working with a wide range of vendors, and keeping expenses organized across several operating locations.The right candidate will be comfortable juggling competing deadlines, researching invoice discrepancies, and partnering with operations managers to ensure invoices are coded correctly and paid on time. Experience with multi-entity accounting, high-volume AP, or restaurant and hospitality vendors is a plus.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounts payable for multiple business locations and entities.</li><li>Review, code, and process invoices for food suppliers, equipment, utilities, maintenance, and other operating expenses.</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders, delivery receipts, and appropriate approvals.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and investigate pricing differences, duplicate invoices, and missing credits.</li><li>Process weekly ACH payments, check runs, and other approved disbursements.</li><li>Review corporate card transactions and employee expense reimbursements.</li><li>Allocate expenses to the correct location, department, and general ledger account.</li><li>Communicate with vendors and location managers regarding invoice status and outstanding approvals.</li><li>Assist with month-end close, AP accruals, and expense reporting.</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor records and organized documentation for audits.</li></ul>
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 33 USD / Hourly
A well-established manufacturer is adding an Accounts Payable Specialist to support its purchasing and finance operations. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys solving invoice discrepancies, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring the numbers behind inventory and purchasing transactions are accurate. The person in this position will work closely with purchasing, warehouse, and accounting teams to keep supplier accounts current and prevent billing issues from affecting daily operations. Responsibilities<ul><li>Review and process invoices for raw materials, packaging, freight, equipment, and business services.</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving records.</li><li>Investigate price variances, quantity discrepancies, duplicate invoices, and missing credits.</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate vendor account balances.</li><li>Prepare payment batches and monitor invoices approaching due dates.</li><li>Maintain vendor records, payment terms, and required tax documentation.</li><li>Coordinate with purchasing and warehouse teams to resolve receiving and pricing issues.</li><li>Review freight invoices and other inventory-related expenses for proper coding.</li><li>Assist with month-end accruals, AP reconciliations, and expense reporting.</li><li>Identify recurring invoice issues and recommend ways to improve processing accuracy.</li></ul>
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Encinitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Encinitas, California for a 4-week Contract position. This role focuses on reviewing and processing payables with a high degree of accuracy while ensuring adherence to municipal policies and applicable state requirements. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with financial systems, managing invoice workflows, and maintaining organized documentation that supports audit readiness. Responsibilities: • Examine roughly 150 invoices to confirm accuracy, complete backup, correct account coding, and alignment with established city procedures. • Support payment processing activities by preparing check runs and confirming that invoices have received the required approvals before disbursement. • Review transactions that require dual authorization, including payments at or below $10,000, to ensure proper approval controls are followed. • Use Tyler Technologies Munis to enter, process, and validate accounts payable activity within the financial system. • Reconcile Cal-Card purchasing card transactions and match supporting records to confirm completeness and compliance. • Verify that invoice handling and payment activity meet applicable state regulations as well as internal city policy standards. • Maintain orderly financial files and supporting documentation to facilitate audits and preserve accurate records. • Assist with journal-related support tasks as needed in coordination with the broader accounting process.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
A growing biotechnology organization is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support vendor payments and expense management across its research and corporate operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed financial work, can manage a steady invoice volume, and understands the importance of accurate documentation in a regulated business environment.Working alongside accounting and procurement, you’ll help ensure invoices are processed correctly, expenses are assigned to the right departments, and vendor accounts remain current.Responsibilities<ul><li>Process invoices for laboratory supplies, research services, equipment, facilities, and general operating expenses.</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders, receiving documentation, and approval records.</li><li>Verify general ledger coding, department allocations, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare payment batches and monitor invoice due dates.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve missing invoices, duplicate charges, and unapplied credits.</li><li>Maintain vendor records and required tax documentation.</li><li>Review employee expense reports and corporate card transactions.</li><li>Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding payment status and discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with month-end accruals, AP reconciliations, and audit requests.</li><li>Maintain organized digital records and follow established financial controls.</li></ul>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Torrance, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join an apparel manufacturing organization in LB, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position plays a key role in supporting end-to-end accounts payable operations in a high-volume environment, with a focus on accuracy, timely processing, and strong vendor account maintenance. The role partners closely with accounting and supply chain teams to resolve discrepancies, improve workflow efficiency, and support ongoing finance system enhancements. Responsibilities:• Process a large monthly volume of invoices while maintaining accuracy in coding, entry, and payment readiness across the full accounts payable cycle.• Complete three-way matching by validating invoices against purchase orders and receiving records, and resolve any discrepancies that prevent timely processing.• Investigate payment and invoice exceptions, coordinate with internal stakeholders and vendors, and ensure open items are cleared efficiently.• Review vendor statements regularly and perform reconciliations to confirm account balances, identify variances, and address outstanding issues.• Prepare and support payment activities, including ACH transactions and check runs, in alignment with established schedules and controls.• Use advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables and data analysis techniques to organize large data sets, track trends, and support reporting needs.• Contribute to accounts payable process improvements by identifying inefficiencies and recommending practical workflow enhancements.• Assist with the rollout and adoption of new software and technology tools, including reporting and automation solutions such as Power BI.• Work independently to manage assigned processes while collaborating effectively with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional partners.
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 34 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy commercial construction company in Oceanside! This role is ideal for someone who understands that construction AP involves more than processing invoices. You'll work closely with project managers, subcontractors, purchasing, and accounting to ensure costs are coded correctly, documentation is complete, and payments are issued on schedule.If you enjoy a hands-on accounting position where you can investigate discrepancies, manage project-specific details, and keep multiple jobs moving forward, this could be a great fit. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process high-volume subcontractor, supplier, and general vendor invoices.</li><li>Code invoices by project, job number, cost code, and general ledger account.</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, and receiving documentation.</li><li>Confirm required approvals before releasing invoices for payment.</li><li>Review subcontractor billing and supporting documentation for accuracy.</li><li>Track lien waivers, W-9 forms, insurance certificates, and other vendor requirements.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and research duplicate or missing invoices.</li><li>Communicate with project managers to resolve coding questions and approval delays.</li><li>Prepare weekly check runs, ACH payments, and payment schedules.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of project-related expenses and outstanding liabilities.</li><li>Assist with AP aging reports, month-end accruals, and job-cost reporting.</li><li>Organize supporting documents for audits and project cost reviews.</li></ul>
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 32 USD / Hourly
A busy supply chain organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor invoices and freight-related expenses across its distribution operations. This position is ideal for someone who likes investigating discrepancies, working with operational teams, and keeping large volumes of financial transactions organized.The successful candidate will help reconcile carrier invoices, verify accessorial charges, and ensure transportation and warehouse expenses are recorded accurately. Previous experience with freight billing, logistics, or inventory-based businesses is a plus.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process invoices from freight carriers, warehouse providers, fuel vendors, and operational suppliers.</li><li>Verify freight charges against shipping documents, rate agreements, and purchase orders.</li><li>Investigate discrepancies involving accessorial fees, delivery charges, duplicate billing, and missing credits.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding account differences.</li><li>Code expenses to the appropriate department, location, and general ledger account.</li><li>Coordinate with dispatch, logistics, purchasing, and warehouse teams to validate charges.</li><li>Prepare scheduled payment batches and monitor invoice deadlines.</li><li>Maintain vendor records and track disputed invoices through resolution.</li><li>Assist with monthly expense accruals and AP reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare supporting documentation for audits and internal financial reviews.</li></ul>
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Encinitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 33 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a property management organization seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to help manage vendor payments and property-related expenses across a diverse portfolio. This role is a great fit for an accounting professional who enjoys investigating discrepancies, coordinating with property managers, and keeping financial records accurate and up to date. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of invoice processing and can work through a steady volume of transactions without losing sight of the details. Experience with property management, facilities services, or multi-property accounting is especially valuable. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process invoices for property repairs, landscaping, janitorial services, utilities, insurance, and maintenance.</li><li>Verify invoice details against service agreements, work orders, and approval documentation.</li><li>Assign expenses to the correct property, ownership entity, and general ledger account.</li><li>Track invoices awaiting approval and follow up with property managers and department leads.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies, duplicate charges, and unapplied credits.</li><li>Prepare payment batches and assist with scheduled ACH and check payments.</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor files, W-9 forms, and payment information.</li><li>Review recurring expenses and identify unusual charges or billing inconsistencies.</li><li>Assist with property-level expense reports, month-end accruals, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Provide supporting documentation for audits and internal financial reviews.</li></ul>
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Sr. Payroll Accountant

Huntington Beach, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Accountant to join a service-focused organization in Huntington Beach, California. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records tied to payroll activity, supporting close processes, and delivering reliable account analysis each month. The ideal candidate brings strong reconciliation skills, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to work across teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Responsibilities: • Drive monthly and quarterly close activities related to payroll and other assigned accounting areas, ensuring all deadlines are met with accuracy. • Prepare and review journal entries with complete support, including entries associated with payroll activity, accruals, and expense reporting. • Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, payables, accrued liabilities, revenue, and operating expenses. • Analyze payroll-related balances and fluctuations, identify unusual variances against prior periods or budget, and communicate findings to management. • Produce financial statements and supporting schedules required for divisional and group reporting in accordance with the established close calendar. • Reconcile intercompany activity, confirm supporting documentation is complete, and resolve discrepancies in coordination with internal accounting teams. • Partner with management to strengthen accounting procedures, enhance internal controls, and support compliance with U.S. accounting standards and audit requirements. • Collaborate with division and entity accounting groups on special projects and process improvements, including initiatives affecting financial systems or reporting workflows. • Safeguard sensitive financial and payroll information by handling records with a high level of confidentiality.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

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