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14 results for Payroll Specialist in Mountain View, CA

Payroll Specialist
  • Vista, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>obert Half is partnering with a respected healthcare organization that is seeking a <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to manage payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple departments. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable organization that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement.</p><p>You&#39;ll work closely with Human Resources and Accounting while ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with California labor laws.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for multi-department employee groups</li><li>Review timekeeping records and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposits</li><li>Process payroll adjustments, bonuses, and final paychecks</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end close</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll processing, including W-2 preparation</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 33 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing corporate organization to identify a <strong>High-Volume Payroll Specialist</strong> for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who is comfortable processing a high volume of payroll transactions in a fast-paced corporate environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent position based on performance and business needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process accurate and timely high-volume weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll</li><li>Review and verify large volumes of timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and employee changes</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes, and other payroll updates</li><li>Calculate and process bonuses, commissions, PTO, deductions, and other special payments</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and identify and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and payroll-related compliance requirements</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation</li><li>Support payroll audits and other special projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Help Ensure Employees Are Paid Accurately While Supporting Quality Healthcare Services</strong></p><p>A respected healthcare organization in Carlsbad is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join its growing finance and payroll team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in supporting employees across multiple departments while ensuring payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with all applicable regulations. The ideal candidate enjoys working with numbers, has a strong customer service mindset, and takes pride in maintaining accuracy. You&#39;ll be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact employee satisfaction and organizational success.</p><p><strong>What You&#39;ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for healthcare employees</li><li>Review timesheets and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee data</li><li>Process garnishments, deductions, and benefit elections</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and reporting</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a professional manner</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation</li><li>Collaborate with HR regarding employee status changes</li><li>Assist with process improvements and payroll system updates</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations and selected HR activities for a long-term contract assignment based in San Diego, California. This role is ideal for someone who can work independently, manage complex multi-state payroll with a strong California focus, and partner closely with finance and HR teams to keep employee records, pay practices, and compliance activities on track. The position combines high-volume payroll administration with hands-on support for onboarding, benefits-related processes, and reporting in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing on a biweekly schedule for a workforce of approximately 340 employees across multiple states, with primary emphasis on California payroll practices.<br>• Review employee pay data for accuracy, resolve payroll discrepancies, and complete off-cycle adjustments or corrections when needed.<br>• Reconcile payroll records, validate payroll-related liabilities, and prepare supporting documentation to ensure accurate reporting and balancing.<br>• Partner with the controller and other internal stakeholders to support payroll reviews, internal controls, and financial coordination tied to payroll activity.<br>• Generate reports and provide audit support for items such as annual 401(k) review requirements and other payroll-related compliance needs.<br>• Assist with HR administration by coordinating onboarding activities for new employees and maintaining employee data for both exempt and non-exempt populations.<br>• Provide support for digital benefits administration processes, including open enrollment activities and employee access-related coordination.<br>• Review timekeeping and expense information to help confirm complete and accurate payroll inputs before each processing cycle.<br>• Contribute to payroll and HR projects during the contract period, including process support related to system access or operational updates as needed.
  • 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist - Construction
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing construction company to identify a Payroll Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with construction industry experience and a strong understanding of prevailing wage, certified payroll, and union payroll requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly or biweekly payroll for construction employees</li><li>Review and verify employee timecards, job codes, pay rates, and deductions</li><li>Process payroll for multiple projects and job sites</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage requirements</li><li>Support union payroll processing, including dues, benefits, and fringe calculations</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, and employee updates</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Coordinate with project managers, field employees, and HR regarding payroll questions</li><li>Assist with payroll tax filings and related compliance requirements</li><li>Maintain accurate records related to workers&#39; compensation, benefits, and payroll deductions</li><li>Assist with audits and other payroll-related projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing company in the La Costa area is seeking a dependable <strong>Payroll Clerk</strong> to support its payroll operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue building a career in payroll within a professional and employee-focused environment. The Payroll Clerk will work closely with payroll and human resources personnel to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while assisting with payroll recordkeeping and administrative support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review and enter employee timekeeping information</li><li>Verify payroll data for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records</li><li>Assist with payroll processing activities</li><li>Support new hire and employee change entries</li><li>Respond to routine payroll-related questions</li><li>Process payroll documentation and reports</li><li>Assist with deductions, direct deposits, and earnings verification</li><li>Maintain confidential employee information</li><li>Support payroll audits and compliance initiatives</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • San Marcos, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A busy commercial construction company is seeking an <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to support multiple active construction projects. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has experience processing subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and job cost coding.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review and process subcontractor and vendor invoices</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documentation</li><li>Code invoices to the appropriate jobs and cost codes</li><li>Prepare payment runs and maintain payment schedules</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries professionally</li><li>Assist with month-end accounting activities</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing technology company is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to join its collaborative accounting department. This role offers the opportunity to support a high-volume AP function while participating in process improvements, vendor management initiatives, and month-end accounting activities.</p><p>If you&#39;re someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, solving problems, and building strong vendor relationships, we&#39;d love to connect with you.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process high-volume invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Perform two-way and three-way invoice matching</li><li>Prepare weekly ACH, wire, and check payments</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor master files and W-9 documentation</li><li>Assist with month-end accruals and AP reporting</li><li>Review employee expense reports</li><li>Collaborate with Purchasing regarding invoice approvals</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Vista, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Support a High-Volume Accounting Department in a Growing Manufacturing Environment</strong></p><p>An expanding aerospace manufacturer is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to process vendor invoices while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in a deadline-driven accounting department. This role offers exposure to purchasing, inventory, and manufacturing operations while supporting a collaborative finance team.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process high-volume vendor invoices</li><li>Perform two-way and three-way invoice matching</li><li>Verify purchase orders and receiving documentation</li><li>Prepare weekly ACH, wire, and check payment batches</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor records and W-9 documentation</li><li>Support month-end close and accrual reporting</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z
Accounting Specialist
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with companies in the construction and manufacturing industries to identify Accounting Specialists for contract, contract-to-hire, and project-based opportunities. These roles are ideal for accounting professionals with experience supporting day-to-day accounting operations in fast-paced, operationally focused environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities</li><li>Process vendor invoices, customer invoices, payments, and cash receipts</li><li>Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close activities</li><li>Reconcile bank, credit card, and general ledger accounts</li><li>Review accounting records and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Assist with job costing, project accounting, inventory accounting, or cost tracking as applicable</li><li>Review purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documentation for accuracy</li><li>Assist with billing, collections, and payment processing</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor, customer, and financial records</li><li>Support financial reporting and accounting analysis</li><li>Assist with audits and special accounting projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Escondido, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Looking to get your foot in the door with a growing accounting team?</strong></p><p>A well-established food manufacturing company in Escondido is looking for an <strong>Accounts Payable Clerk</strong> to assist during a busy growth period. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys staying organized, working with numbers, and being part of a collaborative accounting department. The team offers hands-on training, a supportive environment, and exposure to multiple areas of accounting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process vendor invoices and match purchase orders</li><li>Review invoices for accuracy and proper coding</li><li>Assist with weekly payment processing</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor files and supporting documentation</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments</li><li>Assist with month-end filing and account reconciliations</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Escondido, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A well-established commercial construction company is seeking an <strong>Accounts Receivable Specialist</strong> to support its accounting department during a period of continued growth. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with project managers, billing teams, and customers while overseeing the complete accounts receivable process for multiple active projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Generate progress billings, customer invoices, and payment applications</li><li>Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on aging accounts</li><li>Apply daily cash receipts, ACH payments, and wire transfers</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies</li><li>Work closely with Project Managers regarding contract billing</li><li>Assist with lien releases, waivers, and construction documentation</li><li>Support month-end reporting and account reconciliations</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A growing manufacturer is looking for an <strong>Accounts Receivable Specialist</strong> who enjoys working in a collaborative accounting environment. This position focuses on customer billing, payment applications, account reconciliations, and maintaining strong customer relationships while ensuring accurate financial records.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and distribute customer invoices</li><li>Post cash receipts and electronic payments</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing issues</li><li>Review aging reports and communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances</li><li>Research short payments, deductions, and credits</li><li>Assist with month-end close and reporting</li><li>Maintain accurate customer account records</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z
Tax Preparer
  • Vista, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>An established full-service public accounting firm is looking for a <strong>Tax Preparer</strong> to join its growing team. This firm serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals and small businesses to partnerships and corporations, offering employees exposure to a wide variety of tax engagements and opportunities for professional development.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re pursuing your Enrolled Agent credential or working toward your CPA, this firm offers mentorship, career advancement, and the chance to continue building your technical expertise in a collaborative environment.</p><p><strong>What You&#39;ll Do</strong></p><p><strong>Tax Preparation</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare federal and state individual, business, partnership, and corporate tax returns</li><li>Review financial information provided by clients for completeness and accuracy</li><li>Communicate directly with clients to obtain missing documentation</li><li>Research tax questions and assist with planning opportunities</li><li>Maintain organized electronic tax files and supporting documentation</li></ul><p><strong>Client Support</strong></p><ul><li>Build relationships with clients throughout tax season</li><li>Respond to tax-related questions professionally and promptly</li><li>Assist senior staff with special tax projects and notices</li><li>Stay current on federal and California tax law changes</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z