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Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 35 USD / Hourly
Our client in the biotechnology industry is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role will be responsible for supporting end-to-end payroll processing while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have experience processing payroll, maintaining payroll records, resolving discrepancies, and partnering with HR and accounting to support payroll-related activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to a growing biotech organization. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee data in payroll systems</li><li>Review timesheets, earnings, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments for accuracy</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, garnishments, benefits deductions, and compliance requirements</li><li>Reconcile payroll-related accounts and support month-end close activities</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting on new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and benefit updates</li><li>Prepare payroll reports for management and audit support</li><li>Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Support process improvements and payroll system updates as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

La Jolla, CA
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Temporary / Contract
34 - 37 USD / Hourly
Our client in the nonprofit industry is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll processing while ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process payroll for employees on a regular schedule, ensuring accuracy of wages, deductions, and tax withholdings</li><li>Maintain payroll records, employee updates, and related documentation</li><li>Review and reconcile timesheets, payroll reports, and benefit deductions</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, and audit support</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Partner with Human Resources and Accounting teams on payroll-related matters</li><li>Help improve payroll processes and maintain strong internal control</li></ul>
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
A growing healthcare organization in Oceanside is looking for a Payroll Clerk to support its payroll and accounting functions. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has experience with timekeeping, payroll administration, or accounting and wants to grow within the payroll field.You'll work with employee time records, payroll changes, deductions, and payroll documentation while partnering with HR and Accounting to resolve discrepancies.What you'll be doing<ul><li>Assist with weekly and biweekly payroll processing</li><li>Review employee timecards for accuracy</li><li>Enter payroll adjustments and employee changes</li><li>Verify overtime, PTO, and other payroll-related information</li><li>Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation</li><li>Research timekeeping discrepancies</li><li>Communicate with employees regarding payroll questions</li><li>Coordinate with HR regarding new hires and employee changes</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations</li><li>Review payroll reports before processing</li><li>Assist with payroll tax and deduction documentation</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee information</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities</li><li>Assist the Payroll Manager and Accounting team with special projects</li></ul>
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Construction Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 43 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an experienced Certified Payroll Specialist to take ownership of the company’s entire payroll function for a construction organization. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity and is ideal for a hands-on payroll professional who is comfortable working independently and managing all aspects of payroll and payroll compliance.This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for payroll, overseeing the process from start to finish while ensuring accurate and timely payroll for the organization’s employees and compliance with construction-specific requirements. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Own and manage the full payroll function for the organization</li><li>Process payroll from start to finish, including timekeeping, payroll calculations, deductions, taxes, and reporting</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for construction projects</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage, union, and labor requirements</li><li>Review employee timecards, job codes, pay rates, overtime, and project allocations</li><li>Track and reconcile payroll by employee, job, and project</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation for audits</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee questions</li><li>Partner with project managers, HR, and accounting to ensure accurate payroll and labor reporting</li><li>Stay current on applicable payroll and construction compliance requirements</li></ul>
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
A GREAT ROLE FOR THE ACCOUNTANT WHO WANTS MORE THAN TRANSACTIONAL WORK.A growing technology company in Rancho Bernardo is adding an Accounting Specialist to its corporate accounting team. This position will work across general ledger activity, reconciliations, close support, reporting, and accounting operations.You'll have the opportunity to work closely with the Senior Accounting team while gaining exposure to several areas of the business. The ideal candidate is someone who can independently manage their workload, catch inconsistencies, and isn't afraid to dig into a number that doesn't make sense.WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Complete monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close</li><li>Maintain supporting schedules for assigned accounts</li><li>Review general ledger transactions for accuracy</li><li>Research discrepancies and make necessary corrections</li><li>Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets</li><li>Prepare recurring accounting reports</li><li>Assist with intercompany transactions</li><li>Review expense activity and supporting documentation</li><li>Support audit and tax requests</li><li>Maintain organized accounting files</li><li>Assist with process improvement initiatives</li><li>Provide backup support across the accounting department</li><li>Handle special projects assigned by Accounting leadership</li></ul>
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

San Diego, CA
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a growing team in San Diego, California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in accounts payable who can manage a high volume of transactions with accuracy and efficiency. In this role, you will partner closely with another accounts payable team member to support day-to-day payment operations, maintain strong vendor relationships, and help keep financial records organized and current. Responsibilities: • Process a large volume of vendor invoices while ensuring accurate coding and timely entry into the accounting system. • Prepare and support payment activities, including check runs and related accounts payable documentation. • Maintain vendor records, respond to payment inquiries, and assist with resolving invoice discrepancies. • Review and process employee expense reimbursements in accordance with company guidelines. • Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and help ensure supporting documentation is complete. • Work collaboratively with another accounts payable team member to divide priorities and keep workflows running smoothly. • Use Sage and Excel to track transactions, update records, and support reporting needs within the AP function.
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Invoice and Payment Specialist

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 33 USD / Hourly
Invoices. Purchase orders. Job costs. You make sure they all tell the same story.A busy commercial construction company in San Marcos is looking for an Invoice & Payment Analyst to support its accounting and project teams.This role is perfect for someone who likes investigating discrepancies instead of simply processing transactions. You'll work with Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and Accounting to make sure project-related invoices are accurate and properly accounted for. 🏗️ Your day could include<ul><li>Review subcontractor and vendor invoices</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and contracts</li><li>Verify job numbers, cost codes, quantities, and pricing</li><li>Research discrepancies between invoices and project records</li><li>Communicate with Project Managers regarding approvals</li><li>Follow up with vendors regarding missing documentation</li><li>Enter approved invoices into the accounting system</li><li>Track outstanding invoices and approvals</li><li>Assist with vendor statement reconciliation</li><li>Prepare AP aging and payment reports</li><li>Support month-end close and accruals</li><li>Maintain organized project accounting documentation</li><li>Assist with audit and year-end requests</li></ul>
2026-08-24T00:00:00Z

Accounting Operations Specialist

Fallbrook, CA
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 33 USD / Hourly
A growing manufacturing company in Fallbrook is looking for an Accounting Operations Specialist to support the intersection of Finance, Purchasing, Inventory, and Operations.This is a particularly good role for someone who likes reconciliations, financial data, inventory, reporting, and process improvement, but doesn't want to spend their entire day processing invoices.Your responsibilities<ul><li>Review financial and operational data for accuracy</li><li>Reconcile inventory and accounting records</li><li>Assist with month-end accounting activities</li><li>Analyze discrepancies between operational and financial systems</li><li>Maintain accounting-related reports and schedules</li><li>Assist with inventory valuation and adjustments</li><li>Support purchasing and receiving reconciliation</li><li>Review transaction coding and documentation</li><li>Assist with journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Track operational expenses</li><li>Prepare recurring management reports</li><li>Work with Purchasing and Warehouse teams to resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support internal controls and documentation</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows</li><li>Assist with audits and special accounting projects</li></ul>
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z