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19 results for Payroll Clerk in La Jolla Amago, CA

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, California
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Oceanside, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a high-volume environment, enjoys resolving payroll discrepancies, and takes pride in producing accurate pay for a large field workforce. The role requires close coordination with job site records, careful review of manual timekeeping documents, and dependable payroll processing using Paychex. Responsibilities:• Gather and review paper timesheets from field employees and internal contacts to prepare weekly payroll for a large employee population.• Investigate missing or unclear time entries by verifying the correct job site, employee details, and hours worked before payroll is finalized.• Process full-cycle payroll through Paychex with a strong focus on wage accuracy, piece-rate calculations, and timely completion.• Compare pay data against submitted records to identify discrepancies and correct errors before checks are issued.• Manage payroll for approximately 400 or more employees each week while maintaining consistent accuracy under deadlines.• Organize and distribute payroll checks into the appropriate employee folders, ensuring earnings tied to multiple jobs are recorded correctly.• Handle manual payroll tasks and check-related activities as needed to support weekly payroll operations.• Maintain careful attention to employee identification details, especially when working with individuals who have similar names.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, California
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Payroll Specialist – TemporaryRobert Half is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a temporary opportunity with an established organization. This position will support payroll processing for multiple locations as part of a larger payroll team. The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage detailed payroll information accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll for multiple locations and employee groups</li><li>Review timekeeping, payroll data, deductions, and employee information for accuracy</li><li>Assist with payroll adjustments, corrections, and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Ensure accurate processing of earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related items</li><li>Work closely with HR, accounting, and other payroll team members to address payroll questions and issues</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Utilize Excel to review, organize, and analyze payroll data</li><li>Support the payroll team with various payroll and administrative projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

San Diego, California
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Temporary / Contract
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a consultancy team in San Diego, California through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position focuses on collections and receivables coordination while delivering a detail-oriented, service-oriented experience to clients and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate can manage follow-up activities, maintain accurate account records, and communicate effectively to help resolve outstanding balances in a timely manner. Responsibilities:• Build strong working relationships while guiding accounts through the collections process with consistency and care.• Review overdue balances, recommend practical payment arrangements, and document agreed-upon terms to support successful resolution.• Execute timely collection follow-up activities according to established schedules and ensure each account receives appropriate outreach.• Keep detailed and accurate records of payment activity, customer conversations, commitments, and account updates.• Evaluate delinquent accounts, identify issues affecting payment, and partner with internal teams to determine effective next steps.• Assist with month-end receivables activities by updating account status information and preparing progress summaries for leadership.• Prepare sample final invoices for departing members to support account closure and final payment collection.• Handle additional administrative and collections-related duties as needed to support departmental goals.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

San Diego, California
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Temporary / Contract
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support a consultancy team in San Diego, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong follow-through, sound judgment, and a customer-focused approach to managing outstanding balances and account activity. The role combines collections support, account coordination, and reporting responsibilities while working closely with internal partners to keep receivables organized and up to date. Responsibilities: • Build productive, detail-focused relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to support timely resolution of outstanding account balances. • Manage collection efforts by contacting accounts according to established schedules and ensuring consistent follow-up on overdue invoices. • Develop practical payment arrangements for clients with past-due balances and document agreed terms accurately. • Maintain detailed records of communications, payment activity, disputes, and account resolutions within company systems. • Review delinquent accounts, identify issues affecting payment, and partner with internal teams to determine appropriate next steps. • Assist with month-end accounts receivable activities by updating account statuses, tracking collection progress, and preparing information for leadership review. • Prepare preliminary final invoices for clients who are ending services and help ensure account balances are properly closed out. • Carry out additional accounts receivable and administrative tasks as assigned in support of departmental goals.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Data Entry Clerk

Oceanside, California
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
A growing distribution company in North County is adding a Data Entry Clerk to its operations team. This position is ideal for someone who is fast, accurate, organized, and comfortable working with a lot of moving pieces. You’ll support the day-to-day flow of orders, shipments, inventory records, and customer information. Accuracy is especially important because the information you enter will be used by warehouse, purchasing, customer service, and accounting teams.If you’re the type of person who catches a wrong quantity, notices a missing field, and double-checks your work before hitting “submit,” this could be a great fit.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:<ul><li>Enter purchase orders, sales orders, shipment information, and inventory updates</li><li>Update customer and vendor records in internal systems</li><li>Verify quantities, product numbers, addresses, and other order details</li><li>Review data for discrepancies before orders are processed</li><li>Maintain accurate electronic records and documentation</li><li>Assist with tracking incoming and outgoing shipments</li><li>Enter and update inventory information</li><li>Research discrepancies between system records and supporting documentation</li><li>Communicate with warehouse and customer service teams regarding missing information</li><li>Maintain spreadsheets and basic tracking reports</li><li>Process a high volume of information while maintaining accuracy</li><li>Assist with general office and operations projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Data Entry Clerk

San Diego, California
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented temporary Data Entry Clerk to accurately input, update, and maintain information in company databases and systems. This role requires strong organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to manage high volumes of data efficiently. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Enter and update data in internal systems with a high degree of accuracy.</li><li>Review data for errors, missing information, or inconsistencies and correct as needed. </li><li>Maintain digital and paper records in an organized manner.</li><li>Verify information by comparing it to source documents. </li><li>Assist with filing, scanning, and other administrative support tasks. </li><li>Generate routine reports and support departments with data-related requests. </li><li>Follow company procedures for data confidentiality and document handling. </li></ul>
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Data Entry Clerk

San Diego, California
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Temporary / Contract
21 - 23 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with a local client seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support day-to-day administrative operations. This role is ideal for someone who is highly accurate, organized, and comfortable working with large volumes of information. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Accurately enter and update information in databases, spreadsheets, and internal systems</li><li>Review data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency</li><li>Process and maintain electronic and physical records</li><li>Organize, scan, and file documents</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies or missing information</li><li>Assist with data cleanup, document processing, and reporting</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company and customer information</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the team as needed</li><li>Meet daily productivity and accuracy expectations</li></ul>
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Data Entry Clerk

San Marcos, California
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 27 USD / Hourly
A busy healthcare organization is looking for a Data Entry Clerk to join its operations team and help keep a high volume of patient, vendor, and internal information accurate and up to date. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys structured work, has a sharp eye for detail, and can stay focused while working through repetitive tasks.You’ll be entering and maintaining information across multiple systems, reviewing documents for accuracy, and working closely with internal teams to resolve missing or inconsistent information. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and comfortable spending a significant portion of the day working in computer systems and Excel.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Enter and update information into internal databases and business systems</li><li>Review documents, forms, and records for completeness and accuracy</li><li>Compare information between spreadsheets, reports, and system records</li><li>Identify missing, duplicate, or inconsistent data and make appropriate corrections</li><li>Maintain organized electronic files and documentation</li><li>Process a steady volume of data entry requests while meeting daily deadlines</li><li>Assist with scanning, indexing, and uploading documents</li><li>Prepare basic spreadsheets and reports using Excel</li><li>Communicate with internal departments when additional information is needed</li><li>Protect confidential and sensitive information</li><li>Assist with general administrative projects during slower periods</li><li>Help maintain clean and accurate records across multiple systems</li></ul>
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Chula Vista, California
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented accounting specialist to join our team as a Long-term Contract Accounting Clerk. This role supports daily financial operations by helping maintain accurate records, preparing key accounting entries, and assisting with timely month-end activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across invoicing, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance-related tasks while managing multiple priorities with precision. Responsibilities: • Record and post accounting entries for accruals, revenue-related updates, reclassifications, and other financial corrections. • Reconcile key accounts, including receivable balances, clearing activity, revenue accounts, and unapplied cash, and follow through on outstanding items. • Investigate discrepancies and perform variance research to resolve exceptions accurately and within required timelines. • Prepare and process billing documents, credit adjustments, and related transaction support within the organization's accounting platform. • Contribute to month-end close by assembling supporting schedules, reviewing transaction completeness, and helping meet reporting deadlines. • Help uphold accounting policies, internal control standards, and compliance expectations across routine financial activities. • Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and accuracy within day-to-day accounting processes. • Assist with cross-functional initiatives, reporting requests, and accounting system enhancement activities as needed.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Data Entry/ File Clerk

La Jolla, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a highly detail-oriented Data Entry & Excel Specialist to support the team with accurate data entry, reporting, and document management. This role is ideal for someone who is extremely organized, enjoys working with data, and has strong Excel skills.The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, organizing files, and using Excel to analyze and manage large amounts of information.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Accurately enter and maintain data in Excel and internal systems</li><li>Perform VLOOKUP/XLOOKUPs, PivotTables, sorting, filtering, and data validation</li><li>Review data for accuracy, inconsistencies, and missing information</li><li>Create and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and tracking documents</li><li>Reconcile and compare data across multiple spreadsheets or systems</li><li>Organize, scan, and maintain electronic and physical files</li><li>Maintain consistent naming conventions and filing systems</li><li>Retrieve documents and information quickly when requested</li><li>Assist with data cleanup and updating records</li><li>Ensure confidential and sensitive information is handled appropriately</li><li>Perform regular quality checks to ensure data integrity</li><li>Provide general administrative support and assist with special projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist - Bilingual

Oceanside, California
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
A growing Oceanside company is looking for a highly detail-oriented Bilingual Payroll Specialist to join its accounting and HR team. This position is ideal for someone who has hands-on payroll experience and is comfortable supporting a large hourly workforce.The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for making sure employees are paid accurately and on time while serving as a trusted resource for payroll questions. Because you'll regularly communicate with employees and supervisors in both English and Spanish, strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset are essential.What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll from start to finish</li><li>Review employee timecards, timesheets, PTO, overtime, and other pay information</li><li>Enter and verify new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, and employee updates</li><li>Research missing or incorrect time entries before payroll is finalized</li><li>Calculate regular hours, overtime, bonuses, differentials, and other earnings</li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies quickly and accurately</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, direct deposit, and tax withholdings</li><li>Work closely with HR and department managers to verify payroll changes</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and payroll-related reporting</li><li>Review payroll registers before final processing</li><li>Assist with year-end W-2 preparation and payroll audits</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and compensation information</li><li>Support payroll tax documentation and compliance activities</li><li>Communicate payroll policies and procedures clearly to employees</li><li>Help improve timekeeping and payroll processes as the company grows</li></ul>
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Collections Clerk

Carlsbad, California
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
A healthcare organization in Carlsbad is looking for a Collections Clerk to support its accounts receivable team. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable working with account balances, and confident communicating with customers and insurance-related contacts.The Collections Clerk will help keep receivables moving by reviewing aging reports, researching outstanding balances, making follow-up calls, and ensuring account activity is documented accurately.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Review aging reports and identify accounts requiring follow-up</li><li>Contact customers regarding outstanding balances</li><li>Follow up on unpaid invoices and unresolved account balances</li><li>Document collection activity and customer communications</li><li>Research payment discrepancies and account history</li><li>Review account documentation to determine outstanding amounts</li><li>Coordinate with billing and AR teams to resolve issues</li><li>Assist with payment posting and account adjustments</li><li>Track collection activity and promised payments</li><li>Prepare and update aging reports</li><li>Escalate disputed or complex accounts appropriately</li><li>Maintain accurate customer account records</li><li>Assist with account reconciliations</li><li>Respond to customer questions regarding balances and payments</li><li>Support the broader accounting team with AR projects</li></ul>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Collections Clerk

San Marcos, California
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 28 USD / Hourly
A growing business services company is looking for a Collections Clerk to join its accounts receivable team. This is an excellent entry-to-mid-level opportunity for someone who is comfortable communicating with customers, enjoys staying organized, and wants to build a career in accounting and receivables.You’ll help monitor customer accounts, follow up on outstanding balances, document collection activity, and work with the accounting team to resolve payment issues.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Review customer accounts for past-due balances</li><li>Contact customers by phone and email regarding outstanding invoices</li><li>Send payment reminders and collection correspondence</li><li>Document all collection activity accurately</li><li>Research account discrepancies and payment questions</li><li>Review invoices and supporting documentation</li><li>Apply customer payments and assist with account updates</li><li>Escalate unresolved disputes to the appropriate team</li><li>Work with AR and customer service teams to resolve account issues</li><li>Maintain accurate aging reports</li><li>Follow established collection procedures</li><li>Assist with account reconciliations</li><li>Track promises to pay and follow up accordingly</li><li>Prepare basic AR and collections reports</li><li>Assist with other accounting projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Oceanside, California
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 33 USD / Hourly
A well-established professional services organization is adding a Bookkeeper to its accounting team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys keeping financial records accurate and organized while working closely with a small team.You’ll have exposure to AP, AR, reconciliations, payroll support, month-end activity, and financial reporting, making this a strong opportunity for someone who wants a broad bookkeeping position rather than a role focused on just one accounting function.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain the general ledger and day-to-day accounting records</li><li>Record deposits, payments, expenses, and other financial transactions</li><li>Reconcile bank and credit card accounts</li><li>Manage accounts payable invoices and vendor records</li><li>Assist with accounts receivable and customer payments</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Assist with monthly and year-end close</li><li>Review account balances and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Prepare basic financial statements and management reports</li><li>Assist with payroll-related accounting and expense entries</li><li>Maintain vendor and customer files</li><li>Monitor outstanding balances and follow up as needed</li><li>Prepare documentation for tax and audit requests</li><li>Maintain organized accounting records</li><li>Assist with process improvements and special accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Solana Beach, California
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
A growing property management company is looking for a Bookkeeper to join its accounting team and take ownership of day-to-day financial recordkeeping across multiple properties. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, keeping accounts organized, and making sure the numbers tell a clean and accurate story. You’ll work closely with property managers and leadership while handling recurring accounting activity, reconciliations, vendor invoices, and financial reporting.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Maintain accurate books and accounting records for assigned properties</li><li>Record daily financial transactions and journal entries</li><li>Reconcile bank and credit card accounts</li><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions</li><li>Review invoices for accuracy and proper coding</li><li>Prepare tenant charges, payments, and account adjustments</li><li>Track vendor payments and outstanding balances</li><li>Assist with monthly close activities</li><li>Prepare recurring financial reports and property statements</li><li>Research discrepancies between bank, tenant, and general ledger records</li><li>Maintain organized supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with budgets and expense tracking</li><li>Communicate with property managers regarding financial questions</li><li>Support year-end accounting and audit requests</li><li>Assist with other accounting projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, California
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities in San Diego, California. This role combines payables, receivables, cash activity, and general ledger support, with a strong focus on accuracy, organization, and timely follow-through. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing high-volume transactional work while contributing to month-end close, reporting, and ongoing process enhancements. Responsibilities: • Oversee end-to-end invoice processing for several entities, including reviewing documentation, confirming approvals, assigning accounting codes, and entering transactions into the financial system. • Reconcile vendor accounts, investigate billing issues, and coordinate with suppliers to resolve discrepancies while maintaining accurate vendor records and payment details. • Execute scheduled disbursements through check, ACH, and wire transfer, and prepare aging reports and supporting files to keep payables current and audit ready. • Review employee expense submissions and corporate card activity for policy compliance, receipt support, proper coding, and timely resolution of exceptions. • Record daily cash activity, complete cash reconciliations, verify deposits, and post journal entries to the appropriate general ledger accounts. • Assist with month-end accounting by preparing reconciliations, gathering bank documentation, and supporting financial activity across multiple legal entities. • Generate customer invoices, maintain accounts receivable records, monitor incoming payments through custodian platforms, and follow up on outstanding balances to improve collections. • Provide backup support for advisory fee billing, including processing fees, handling adjustments or reversals, preparing related reports, and assisting with reconciliations. • Maintain tracking reports and spreadsheet-based schedules, compile documentation for audits, and contribute to process improvements, special projects, and system-related initiatives.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, California
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 38 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant for an opportunity with an established manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of accounting experience and a strong understanding of general accounting in a manufacturing or product-based environment. Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Support AP, AR, and general ledger activities</li><li>Reconcile inventory and other balance sheet accounts</li><li>Assist with cost accounting and variance analysis</li><li>Review financial transactions for accuracy and proper coding</li><li>Support financial reporting, audits, and other accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

San Diego, California
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a Staff Accountant for an opportunity with an established organization. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in general accounting and hands-on experience working in NetSuite. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close while working closely with the broader accounting team. Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform day-to-day general accounting activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations</li><li>Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash-related accounting activities</li><li>Review transactions for accuracy and proper account coding</li><li>Record accruals, prepaid expenses, and other recurring journal entries</li><li>Assist with financial reporting and management reporting</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies in the general ledger</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting records within NetSuite</li><li>Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation</li><li>Support process improvements and other accounting projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Rancho Bernardo, California
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Temporary / Contract
33 - 37 USD / Hourly
A San Diego-based engineering organization supporting government and commercial projects is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its growing finance team.This position is a great fit for an accountant who wants exposure to general accounting, project financials, government contracts, and financial reporting without stepping immediately into a Senior Accountant role. What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Assist with monthly close and year-end close activities</li><li>Prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries</li><li>Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Reconcile bank, credit card, prepaid, accrual, and other accounts</li><li>Assist with project and contract accounting</li><li>Review project expenses for appropriate coding</li><li>Track and reconcile project-related costs</li><li>Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed</li><li>Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules</li><li>Analyze account activity and investigate unusual transactions</li><li>Assist with government contract reporting and documentation</li><li>Support annual audits and financial reviews</li><li>Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Help maintain internal accounting controls</li><li>Identify discrepancies and work with internal teams to resolve them</li></ul>
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z