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Payroll Specialist

Sacramento, CA
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Temporary to Hire
32 - 34 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a machinery manufacturing company in Sacramento, California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, onsite environment and brings strong experience managing complex payroll operations across multiple states. The role will support a high-volume employee population while partnering closely with HR, managers, and accounting to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Responsibilities: • Manage biweekly and special payroll runs for a large multi-state workforce, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule. • Administer monthly payroll processing for an international employee group while maintaining consistency with established procedures. • Review timekeeping records, identify discrepancies, and work with department leaders to secure timely corrections. • Oversee payroll system updates and assist with adding new state tax setups to support business needs. • Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations and help maintain compliant payroll practices. • Perform detailed payroll audits, reconcile payroll-related reports, and investigate complex pay issues to resolution. • Track leave activity, benefit-related deductions, and manual payment requests such as final checks or payroll adjustments. • Prepare preliminary calculations for commissions, bonuses, and incentive payments based on company guidelines. • Support accounting operations through reconciliations, draft journal entries, management reporting, and maintenance of payroll documentation. • Partner with HR, employees, and leadership to answer payroll questions and provide responsive issue resolution.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Sacramento, CA
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 33 USD / Hourly
Job Summary:The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing and managing payroll operations to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This role supports compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining payroll records, resolving discrepancies, and assisting with reporting and audits. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll on a weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly basis</li><li>Review and validate timesheets, earnings, deductions, and payroll changes for accuracy</li><li>Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and status changes</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies</li><li>Calculate and process bonuses, commissions, garnishments, and benefit deductions</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger accounts related to payroll</li><li>Prepare payroll-related journal entries and assist with month-end close</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll discrepancies</li><li>Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports as requested</li><li>Generate standard and ad hoc payroll reports for management</li></ul>
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
34 - 36 USD / Hourly
Lisa Cole with Robert Half is looking for a Payroll Accountant to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a stable company in the Sacramento area. This position plays a key role in payroll administration, related accounting activities, and employee support while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners. This is a direct hire position that will work 100% in the office with great work life balance and an excellent benefits package. For more information, please reach out to Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. Responsibilities:• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing, ensuring wages, deductions, accruals, and special payments are calculated and submitted correctly.• Administer payroll-related transactions such as garnishments, manual checks, benefit allocations, housing allowances, mileage, travel reimbursements, and other approved payments.• Review and reconcile payroll deductions, benefit liabilities, and payroll balance sheet accounts to maintain accurate financial records.• Prepare payroll journal entries, post adjustments to the general ledger, and coordinate payroll reclassifications with accounting team members.• Handle federal and state payroll tax activities, including recurring filings, payments, and required monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.• Respond to payroll questions from supervisors, employees, and administrators, and investigate discrepancies in partnership with HR, management, and external payroll providers.• Transfer approved timekeeping information into accounting records and provide payroll reports and accrual-related information to program leadership as needed.• Support document management, compliance reviews, audit requests, workers’ compensation reporting, and nonprofit reporting assistance such as 990 data preparation.• Provide cross-functional backup support for accounts payable activities and process office checks through remote deposit scanning when required.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Roseville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 87000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is currently partnering with a growing organization is seeking a Corporate Accounting & Payroll Specialist to manage bi‑weekly payroll processing, corporate accounts payable, cash management activities, and key month‑end responsibilities. This position plays a critical role within the Corporate Accounting team and collaborates closely with internal departments. This is a direct hire position that is in Roseville, CA. that has a hybrid schedule. For more information on this position, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process bi‑weekly payroll in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations using payroll software (e.g., UKG)</li><li>Coordinate benefit enrollment, billing, and deductions</li><li>Review and process garnishments</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits</li><li>Support annual payroll and 401(k) audits and reporting</li><li>Process corporate accounts payable, including overhead, employee reimbursements, and project‑related expenses</li><li>Prepare journal entries related to payroll, benefits, and accruals</li><li>Reconcile billing accounts such as credit cards, cellular services, and rental car programs</li><li>Maintain organized digital/physical filing and documentation</li><li>Troubleshoot integration issues between invoice approval systems and GL software</li><li>Participate in weekly accounting meetings</li><li>Communicate status updates, deadlines, and potential issues proactively</li><li>Cross‑train with team members for coverage flexibility</li><li>Perform other accounting duties as assigned</li><li>Monitor daily cash balances and update internal reporting</li><li>Prepare and record internal transfers and external wires</li><li>Process accounts receivable deposits</li></ul>
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Folsom, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team in the Folsom/EDH area. In this role, you will be responsible for managing payroll processes with accuracy and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in full-cycle payroll within the construction industry and a strong understanding of certified payroll and prevailing wage practices. For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832. Responsibilities:• Process employee payroll accurately and on time, adhering to company policies and legal requirements.• Manage the full-cycle payroll process, including data entry, calculations, and reporting.• Handle garnishments and other deductions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws.• Prepare certified payroll reports and documentation for government agencies.• Maintain records related to prevailing wages and ensure compliance with labor standards.• Address payroll-related inquiries from employees and resolve discrepancies promptly.• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.• Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and implement necessary adjustments.• Verify and audit payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.• Assist with year-end payroll reporting and tax filings as required
2026-04-17T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
62400 - 68000 USD / Yearly
Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. This role involves managing payroll processes for an employee base of 101-500 individuals, ensuring timely and accurate compensation. The ideal candidate will have experience in full-cycle payroll and handling garnishments, while demonstrating efficiency and precision. Responsibilities:• Process payroll for a staff size ranging from 101 to 500 employees with accuracy and timeliness.• Manage the full-cycle payroll process, including collecting, verifying, and submitting employee data.• Handle payroll adjustments such as garnishments, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.• Maintain payroll records and reports for auditing and reconciliation purposes.• Address employee inquiries related to payroll and resolve discrepancies promptly.• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.• Utilize Paychex Payroll systems to streamline payroll processing.• Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.• Conduct regular reviews of payroll procedures to identify and implement improvements.
2026-04-17T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Pleasant Hill, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
25.5 - 28.5 USD / Hourly
Our team is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join our Full-Time Engagement Professionals practice. In this role, you will support client engagements by processing payroll transactions, maintaining employee payroll records, assisting with timekeeping and payroll data entry, and helping resolve payroll-related discrepancies. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills, along with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments. This role helps clients maintain continuity in critical payroll functions and interim project support. For more information, please contact Tawnia Kirshen via LinkedIn and send your resume to my email found there. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Support payroll processing activities by entering, reviewing, and validating payroll data.</li><li>Audit timecards for accuracy, completeness, and proper approvals.</li><li>Follow up with managers and employees regarding missing, incomplete, or inaccurate timecard information.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and assist with updates to employee payroll information.</li><li>Research and help resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Use Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs, to track payroll data, identify discrepancies, and prepare reports.</li><li>Perform high-volume data entry with speed and accuracy.</li><li>Respond to payroll-related inquiries with professionalism and strong customer service.</li><li>Support payroll deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.</li><li>Adapt quickly to new client systems, workflows, and payroll processes.</li></ul>
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Benicia, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24.5 - 28.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support day-to-day payroll activities for a multi-state employee population based in Benicia, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who is dependable, adaptable, and interested in building experience in payroll operations. The role combines payroll data entry, timekeeping support, report handling, and administrative coordination in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Enter employee timecard information and paper-based time records accurately into the payroll system to support timely payroll processing. • Monitor the payroll inbox, respond to routine inquiries, and direct more complex questions to the appropriate team member. • Provide assistance with timekeeping device or timeclock issues and help maintain organized payroll-related records and documentation. • Retrieve, download, and sort payroll files, data sets, and standard reports for review and processing needs. • Support payroll administration for an employee group spanning multiple states while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. • Review submitted hours for completeness and flag discrepancies or missing details for follow-up. • Use Excel to organize payroll information, perform basic formula-based tasks, and maintain clean supporting data. • Learn and navigate company payroll and timekeeping tools to complete daily administrative and processing tasks effectively.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Walnut Creek, CA
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team near Walnut Creek, California. This Contract to permanent position is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual seeking to contribute to a fast-paced organization while advancing their career in accounting. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy in financial operations. Responsibilities:• Enter project-related data with precision into Sage or similar accounting software to maintain accurate records.• Process and code invoices, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with company policies.• Reconcile accounts to identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Collaborate with team members and subcontractors to address billing and collection inquiries.• Analyze financial data to detect and correct errors, maintaining the integrity of financial records.• Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.• Utilize Office applications, including Excel and Outlook, to support daily operations.• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.• Provide support for other accounts payable functions as needed.
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Concord, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
25.5 - 32.5 USD / Hourly
Our team is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Full-Time Engagement Professionals practice, a solution that provides clients with full-time professionals who can support critical projects and interim staffing needs while offering continuity and the ability to re-engage talent for future needs. In this role, you will support client engagements by managing day-to-day accounts payable activities, helping maintain accurate financial records, and ensuring timely vendor payments. For more information, please contact Tawnia Kirshen via LinkedIn and send your resume to my email found there. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Review invoices for proper approval, coding, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and assist with weekly and monthly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire payments.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice, purchase order, and payment discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain vendor records, including W-9s, payment instructions, and account updates.</li><li>Respond to vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries in a professional and timely manner.</li><li>Support month-end close by preparing AP accruals, reconciliations, and related reports.</li><li>Assist with process improvement initiatives, audit support, and special accounting projects as needed.</li><li>Adapt quickly to new client environments, systems, and workflows while maintaining high service levels.</li></ul>
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Concord, CA
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Temporary to Hire
24 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a healthcare-focused organization in Concord, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports daily payables operations by ensuring invoices, vendor balances, and payment activity are handled accurately and on schedule. The role also contributes to month-end tasks, financial record maintenance, and vendor communication while using Excel and internal accounting tools to keep information organized and current. Responsibilities: • Review and process vendor invoices, preparing payments through electronic methods and check disbursements in alignment with established timelines. • Compare purchase orders against invoice details to confirm accuracy, proper coding, and required approvals before payment is issued. • Reconcile vendor statements and internal account activity to identify discrepancies, resolve outstanding items, and maintain balanced records. • Organize and update accounts payable files and supporting documentation to ensure complete, accurate, and audit-ready records. • Address questions from vendors regarding payment status, invoice issues, and account details in a timely and thorough manner. • Support month-end close activities by assisting with payable reporting, account analysis, and related financial documentation. • Assist with processing customer refund checks and ensuring related transactions are recorded correctly. • Prepare and maintain documentation needed for 1099 reporting and other year-end accounts payable requirements. • Use Microsoft Excel and Odoo 16 to track payment activity, review spreadsheets, and manage day-to-day accounts payable transactions.
2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Concord, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Hourly
Our team is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Full-Time Engagement Professionals practice, a solution that provides clients with full-time professionals who can support critical projects and interim staffing needs while offering continuity and the ability to re-engage talent for future needs. In this role, you will support client engagements by managing day-to-day accounts payable activities, helping maintain accurate financial records, and ensuring timely vendor payments. For more information, please contact Tawnia Kirshen via LinkedIn and send your resume to my email found there. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Review invoices for proper approval, coding, and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and assist with weekly and monthly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire payments.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice, purchase order, and payment discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain vendor records, including W-9s, payment instructions, and account updates.</li><li>Respond to vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries in a professional and timely manner.</li><li>Support month-end close by preparing AP accruals, reconciliations, and related reports.</li><li>Assist with process improvement initiatives, audit support, and special accounting projects as needed.</li><li>Adapt quickly to new client environments, systems, and workflows while maintaining high service levels.</li></ul>
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Walnut Creek, CA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join our client in Walnut Creek, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports essential accounting operations by managing payment-related documentation, handling exception-based requests, and maintaining accurate financial records. The right candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working through high-volume transactional tasks, and the ability to communicate clearly when information needs to be clarified. Responsibilities: • Prepare and submit banking and vendor documentation by entering required information into forms and external portals, ensuring materials are complete through final internal approval.• Work through unique vendor submission formats and portal requirements, using sound judgment to resolve issues and keep requests moving efficiently.• Evaluate write-off requests from internal stakeholders, confirm they meet established guidelines, and record approved transactions accurately in the accounting system.• Handle large volumes of write-off activity with speed and precision while maintaining consistent data quality.• Monitor the bank portal for stop payment activity, reverse related entries as needed, and share complete updates with the appropriate collections contacts.• Review checks received in the Walnut Creek, California office, including supporting payment details, to help ensure proper application of funds.• Organize complex remittance data into clear, standardized spreadsheet formats that support timely and accurate posting.• Follow up with internal teams or external clients when payment instructions are missing, unclear, or no longer valid to ensure accurate processing.
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Sacramento, CA
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 31 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Contracts Finance & Accounting is hiring an AP/AR Clerk to join a corporate office of a Food Distribution company in Sacramento. This company has great work culture and a busy accounting department! Tasks would include: Provide support to accounts receivable and accounts payable staff.Accountants for General Journal entries; insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals.Assist with 1098’s and 1099’s year-end processes.Perform data entry, data collection, routine communications with college representatives and employees.Tracking certain receivables, including deposits, and billings.Generating receivable aging reports for internal use.Assists in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes. This is a full-time position that is 100% onsite and would start right away! The ideal candidate would have 2-3 years of accounting experience, ERP software knowledge and would be able to work well in a busy environment. If you feel this is the job for you, apply today!
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Roseville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
57000 - 64000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated Accounts Payable Clerk to work for a local client. Please reach out to Melissa (Painter) Ford via LinkedIn for immediate consideration. In this position, you will support day-to-day financial processes with a focus on accurate invoice handling and adherence to established procedures. The role contributes to the smooth operation of accounts payable activities and involves regular coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners. Responsibilities:-Receive and organize incoming payable documentation from multiple intake channels; distribute items to the appropriate internal stakeholders and organize invoices by cost center or project.-Review invoice packets for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established billing standards; route items through defined approval workflows.-Maintain data integrity between financial and operational systems by validating coding alignment and researching variances to resolution.-Record invoices in the appropriate registers based on approval status using internal accounting platforms and system integrations.-Analyze and allocate recurring service charges on a monthly basis, ensuring proper responsibility assignment during ownership or account transitions.-Perform monthly vendor statement reconciliations against accounting records; investigate discrepancies and coordinate with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues promptly.-Prepare payments for release by identifying eligible invoices, generating disbursements on established schedules, assembling approval packages, and issuing payments in accordance with compliance controls.-Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, responding via phone or email regarding invoices, payments, and account status.-Maintain and track lien‑related documentation for new filings and releases to ensure required information is secured prior to vendor payment processing.-Populate and manage joint payment tracking schedules, ensuring required releases are obtained before issuing payments and following up for missing documentation.-Maintain organized digital and physical records through consistent filing, labeling, and document management practices.-Monitor accounts payable aging, payment timelines, discounts, and finance charges to support timely and accurate processing.
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

Lafayette, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Staff Accountant to join a wholesale distribution organization in Lafayette, California. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who can manage high-volume invoice activity, confirm payment accuracy, and keep financial records organized and precise. The role will support accounts payable operations by reviewing documentation carefully, assigning costs correctly, and processing payments with strong attention to compliance and timeliness. Responsibilities: • Review and process a large volume of vendor invoices with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and timely entry. • Compare purchase orders, invoices, and supporting records to confirm that charges align before approving payment. • Audit freight, courier, and storage-related billings to verify rates, quantities, and supporting details. • Enter payable transactions in QuickBooks Online and assign expenses to the appropriate project or account. • Prepare and submit vendor payments, including transactions completed through online credit card methods. • Reconcile expense documentation and payment records to maintain consistency within the general ledger. • Support 1099 reporting activities by maintaining organized vendor data and validating eligible payments. • Investigate discrepancies with invoices or payment details and follow through to resolution with internal and external contacts.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z