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13 results for Payroll Clerk in La Jolla Amago, CA

Accounting Clerk

San Diego, CA
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Temporary to Hire
22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join a team in California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports day-to-day accounting and administrative operations, with a strong emphasis on accounts receivable accuracy, transaction entry, and organized recordkeeping. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with numbers, reviewing details carefully before submission, and managing a steady flow of paperwork in an office setting. Responsibilities: • Monitor outstanding receivables, review aging activity, and communicate with customers to help keep account balances up to date. • Record financial transactions such as deposits, credit card payments, and order-related payment details with a high level of accuracy. • Confirm payment status on incoming orders and ensure billing information is properly reflected in internal records. • Review entries for completeness, correct dating, and accuracy before finalizing information in the system. • Organize, maintain, and file a large volume of accounting and administrative documents in a timely manner. • Support a broad range of clerical and accounting tasks in a hands-on role that requires strong follow-through on smaller daily assignments. • Use sound judgment when entering information by checking details carefully rather than processing data without verification.
2026-07-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Escondido, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 29 USD / Hourly
Ready to Get Your Foot in the Door with a Growing Accounting Team?A well-established construction services company in Escondido is looking for an Accounting Clerk to provide day-to-day support to its accounting department. This is a great opportunity for someone with some accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience who wants to build a stronger foundation in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general accounting. You'll work closely with the accounting team, project managers, and vendors while learning how financial transactions flow through a busy construction organization.Responsibilities<ul><li>Enter vendor invoices and customer transactions into the accounting system</li><li>Assist with Accounts Payable invoice processing</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with customer billing and payment posting</li><li>Perform basic account and statement reconciliations</li><li>Maintain organized vendor and customer records</li><li>Enter job and cost information accurately</li><li>Assist with check runs and payment documentation</li><li>Research discrepancies and route issues to the appropriate team member</li><li>Prepare spreadsheets and basic accounting reports</li><li>Assist with month-end filing and accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
Join a Payroll Team Where Accuracy and Employee Service MatterOur client is a growing healthcare organization looking for a Payroll Specialist to help manage payroll for a multi-location workforce. This role combines hands-on payroll processing with employee support, reporting, and HR coordination.The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with numbers but also understands that payroll is ultimately about taking care of employees and making sure they are paid correctly and on time.Responsibilities<ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees</li><li>Audit timekeeping records before payroll submission</li><li>Process new hire information, salary changes, bonuses, and deductions</li><li>Review payroll reports for errors and inconsistencies</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, and deductions</li><li>Coordinate with HR regarding employee status changes</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and journal entries</li><li>Support payroll tax filings and year-end W-2 processing</li><li>Maintain confidential payroll records</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting and special projects</li></ul>
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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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.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Poway, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in Poway, California. This role will guide payroll execution, strengthen compliance practices, and build efficient processes that support a growing business. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of multi-state payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and payroll systems, along with the leadership skills to drive consistency and accuracy across the function. Responsibilities: • Direct end-to-end payroll activities for multiple entities and business lines, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Create and refine payroll policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures to improve consistency across the organization. • Oversee prevailing wage administration and certified payroll reporting for public works and other contract-driven projects. • Monitor payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including California wage and hour requirements and government contract obligations. • Manage payroll tax activities, quarter-end and year-end processing, and W-2 preparation to support accurate regulatory reporting. • Act as the internal expert for ADP Workforce Now, enhancing system setup, reporting, automation, and overall payroll workflow efficiency. • Partner with external vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, implement system improvements, and support future integrations. • Lead payroll due diligence and onboarding efforts for acquired businesses, including process alignment, platform conversion, and post-integration stabilization. • Collaborate with Accounting on reconciliations, accruals, labor allocations, job costing, close activities, and payroll reporting for leadership review.
2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
A growing professional services company in Vista is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support its billing and collections functions. This position is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who wants hands-on experience with customer accounts, cash application, billing, and reconciliations.You'll work with Accounting and Customer Service to help ensure invoices are accurate, payments are posted correctly, and customer questions are resolved quickly.Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and distribute customer invoices</li><li>Enter and post customer payments</li><li>Review aging reports and identify past-due accounts</li><li>Contact customers regarding outstanding balances when needed</li><li>Research billing discrepancies and payment differences</li><li>Process credits, adjustments, and account updates</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts</li><li>Maintain accurate customer records</li><li>Assist with weekly and monthly AR reporting</li><li>Support the accounting team with month-end activities</li><li>Respond to customer questions regarding invoices and account balances</li></ul>
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 32 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst for our client, a growing organization in the biotech industry located in San Diego, California. This role will support payroll operations by ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, analyzing payroll data, and helping ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience working in payroll systems, and the ability to collaborate with accounting, human resources, and leadership teams in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process and review payroll for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness</li><li>Analyze payroll data, earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation</li><li>Support multi-state payroll processing and compliance activities</li><li>Assist with payroll journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting teams on employee changes, benefits, and reporting</li><li>Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Prepare payroll-related reports for management and audit support</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls</li></ul>
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst

La Jolla, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 35 USD / Hourly
Our client, a growing and innovative technology company in San Diego, CA, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join their team. This role will be responsible for supporting payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, maintaining compliance with applicable laws and company policies, and assisting with payroll reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys problem-solving, working cross-functionally, and contributing to process improvements. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule for multi-state employees</li><li>Review payroll data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit withholdings</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end close activities related to payroll</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee questions, and tax-related issues</li><li>Prepare payroll reports for management, accounting, and audit purposes</li><li>Support payroll tax filings and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources, Accounting, and other departments to ensure accurate employee data and payroll changes</li><li>Assist with system testing, payroll audits, and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Help maintain confidentiality and integrity of payroll information</li></ul>
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Chula Vista, CA
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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.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk – Manufacturing

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 27 USD / Hourly
Our client is growing and needs an Accounting Clerk who can keep the details moving.A local manufacturing company is adding an Accounting Clerk to support its finance team with transaction processing, invoice entry, reconciliations, and general administrative accounting tasks. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working with numbers but is also comfortable communicating with vendors and internal departments.You'll gain exposure to several areas of accounting while working alongside an experienced team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Responsibilities<ul><li>Process and enter vendor invoices into the accounting system</li><li>Verify invoice information and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with payment processing and vendor inquiries</li><li>Enter customer payments and assist with Accounts Receivable</li><li>Reconcile credit card and bank activity</li><li>Maintain vendor files and accounting records</li><li>Assist with purchase order and receiving documentation</li><li>Prepare Excel spreadsheets and recurring reports</li><li>Research discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and payments</li><li>Support the accounting team during month-end close</li><li>Provide general administrative support to Finance</li></ul>
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist – Construction

Escondido, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33 - 36 USD / Hourly
Keep Payroll Moving for a Busy Construction WorkforceA well-established construction company is adding a Payroll Specialist to support a large hourly and field-based workforce. This position is ideal for someone who understands that construction payroll requires accuracy, strong follow-through, and attention to compliance.You'll work closely with HR, Project Managers, and field employees to ensure time is captured correctly and payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Review timecards, overtime, PTO, and employee adjustments</li><li>Verify job and project coding for labor hours</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, and deductions</li><li>Assist with certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee documentation</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay and deductions</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and year-end reporting</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist Accounting with payroll journal entries</li></ul>
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Accounting Career?Our client is looking to add a Staff Accountant I to a growing finance team in Carlsbad. This is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who has a solid understanding of the basics and wants hands-on exposure to general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.You'll work alongside experienced accounting professionals and have the opportunity to expand your responsibilities as you become more comfortable with the company's systems and processes.Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare basic journal entries and accounting transactions</li><li>Complete bank and credit card reconciliations</li><li>Assist with monthly account reconciliations</li><li>Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions</li><li>Maintain general ledger documentation and supporting schedules</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Research discrepancies and make corrections as needed</li><li>Prepare spreadsheets and recurring financial reports</li><li>Assist with audit requests and accounting projects</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized financial records</li></ul>
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
A growing life sciences company is looking for a Staff Accountant to join its finance department. This position is a step above traditional entry-level accounting and is ideal for someone who is comfortable owning reconciliations, supporting close, and investigating financial discrepancies independently.You'll work closely with the Controller and accounting team while gaining exposure to financial reporting, expense analysis, and process improvement.Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries</li><li>Perform detailed balance sheet and bank reconciliations</li><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close</li><li>Analyze account activity and investigate variances</li><li>Maintain fixed asset and prepaid expense schedules</li><li>Assist with accruals and expense reporting</li><li>Reconcile intercompany transactions</li><li>Prepare financial schedules and management reports</li><li>Support external audits and tax-related requests</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes</li></ul>
2026-08-10T00:00:00Z