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6 results for Payroll Manager in Modesto, CA

Payroll Accountant

Stockton, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22.1635 - 25.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a retail organization in Stockton, California on a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will take ownership of payroll processing for a workforce of about 100 employees while also contributing to HR coordination and accounts payable support. The role is best suited for someone who can manage sensitive information carefully, work efficiently in a fast-paced onsite setting, and provide dependable administrative support across multiple functions. Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll for approximately 100 employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and related entries are handled accurately and submitted on schedule.• Maintain payroll records and employee information within Paycom, keeping data current and organized for day-to-day operations.• Assist with onboarding activities, personnel file updates, and other HR administrative tasks that support the employee lifecycle.• Provide accounts payable assistance by entering invoices, helping coordinate payment activity, and supporting vendor-related documentation.• Address employee questions related to pay, records, and general HR matters with professionalism and timely follow-up.• Prepare, organize, and preserve payroll, HR, and AP documentation to support accuracy, compliance, and internal reporting needs.• Collaborate with internal team members on routine administrative assignments and provide coverage for related operational tasks as needed. For immediate consideration please contact Cortney 209-751-7698
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Modesto, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27.55 - 29 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support weekly payroll operations for an organization in Modesto, California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling detailed payroll records, certified payroll reporting, and prevailing wage requirements in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will work closely with internal teams to help ensure timely and accurate pay processing while maintaining compliance with required reporting and documentation standards. Responsibilities:• Process weekly payroll accurately and prepare both employee paychecks and direct deposit statements for distribution.• Coordinate the release of payroll payments by providing completed checks to department leaders for internal distribution.• Assemble and complete payroll-related forms and supporting documentation in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.• Review and compile payroll inputs such as garnishments, paid time off, insurance deductions, and other mandatory withholdings before each payroll cycle.• Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll reports along with required electronic payroll reporting.• Monitor payroll activities for alignment with prevailing wage and labor compliance program requirements, including applicable regulatory tracking processes.• Maintain organized payroll records and follow established office procedures related to payroll administration and documentation.• Create, upload, and post hourly and monthly equipment usage files within ERP software.• Set up job and phase information in Kronos and establish prevailing wage job records in ERP software as needed.
2026-08-17T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Lodi, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a wholesale distribution organization in Lodi, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys working with timekeeping records, resolving discrepancies, and helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll support experience, solid spreadsheet skills, and the ability to manage a high volume of timesheet updates in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Review employee time records each pay period and verify that reported hours align with attendance and payroll guidelines. • Investigate missing, inaccurate, or inconsistent entries and make appropriate corrections for regular time, leave balances, and sick pay. • Process and update payroll-related changes with a high degree of accuracy while maintaining organized supporting documentation. • Handle biweekly maintenance of a large volume of timesheets, including edits and adjustments for approximately 100 records. • Use payroll and timekeeping systems to enter, validate, and reconcile employee data before payroll submission. • Support payroll audits by identifying discrepancies, confirming calculations, and helping maintain compliance with established procedures. • Work with internal teams to clarify pay-related questions and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner. • Utilize Excel for payroll tracking and reporting, including learning advanced tools such as macros, pivot tables, and lookup functions as needed.
2026-08-17T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Modesto, CA
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Temporary / Contract
45 - 50 USD / Hourly
A well-established organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day to day accounting operations, financial reporting, and technical accounting activities. This role will lead a small team, partner with leadership across the business, and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting while supporting strategic initiatives and process improvements.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by accounting staff.</li><li>Lead technical accounting research and implementation for new transactions, accounting standards, and business initiatives.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet integrity and ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external audit activities, including preparation of supporting documentation and responses to inquiries.</li><li>Monitor and strengthen internal controls, identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce risk.</li><li>Partner with operational and executive leadership to provide financial insight and support decision making.</li><li>Mentor and develop accounting team members while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support system implementations, reporting enhancements, and other cross functional projects.</li></ul>
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Livermore, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial operations for multiple privately held businesses in Livermore, California. This position serves as a key advisor to company leadership while managing the full accounting cycle, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering accurate financial information for decision-making. The role is ideal for someone with a background in construction-related accounting who can balance day-to-day execution with high-level financial oversight. Responsibilities: • Direct the complete accounting function across three related entities, ensuring accurate records, timely transaction processing, and reliable financial data. • Lead daily accounting activities by guiding support staff responsible for payables, receivables, billing administration, payroll input, and other transactional tasks. • Oversee weekly payroll operations, including multistate processing, labor tracking, job cost allocation, and reporting for certified and prevailing wage requirements. • Produce monthly and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses to highlight performance and operating trends. • Manage customer invoicing, subcontractor disbursements, draw schedules, and lien documentation to keep project-related financial activity aligned with contract milestones. • Monitor construction cost activity by reconciling project expenses, reviewing change orders, and assigning costs accurately across jobs and business units. • Partner with the president and project leadership to review budgets, validate project financials, and support informed operational decisions. • Maintain compliance with applicable tax rules, payroll regulations, and construction-related reporting standards at the state and federal levels. • Prepare schedules and documentation needed for audits, tax filings, and project closeout processes while supporting the use of accounting platforms common to the construction industry.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Sonora, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 58000 USD / Yearly
Amanda Warren with Robert Half is seeking an Accounts Payable /Payroll Clerk to join a nonprofit organization in Sonora, California and help maintain accurate, dependable financial operations. This position supports both payables and payroll activities, requiring strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a service-focused approach when working with employees and vendors. The ideal candidate will contribute to timely processing, organized recordkeeping, and compliance with nonprofit accounting practices and applicable regulations. Responsibilities:• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, reimbursement requests, and payment submissions for accuracy, approvals, and correct account coding.• Coordinate scheduled disbursements through checks and electronic payments while keeping payment activity timely and well documented.• Maintain complete vendor files, including tax forms and supporting compliance records, and address statement discrepancies or unresolved balances.• Administer regular payroll processing, updating employee earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefit-related changes as needed.• Record and reconcile payroll activity to the general ledger and prepare payroll documentation required for internal review and audit support.• Assist with month-end accounting tasks such as accrual entries, account reconciliations, bank balancing, and cash monitoring.• Organize financial documentation for annual audits, grant-related reporting, and restricted fund tracking in accordance with nonprofit requirements.• Respond to questions from staff and vendors regarding payments and payroll matters while helping strengthen procedures and internal controls.
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z