23 Results for Payroll Specialist Jobs in Murrieta, CA

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Payroll Specialist

Upland, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31.6635 - 36.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a local government organization in Upland, California. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage complex payroll activities with accuracy, discretion, and strong command of multi-state processing. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience handling full-cycle payroll for large employee populations and working effectively within ADP Workforce Now. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll for a large workforce, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule. • Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying appropriate wage, tax, and deduction rules across jurisdictions. • Maintain and update payroll records, including earnings, benefit deductions, garnishments, and other employee pay data. • Review timesheets, payroll changes, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies before payroll is finalized. • Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, run reports, and support day-to-day payroll administration. • Reconcile payroll totals and investigate variances related to taxes, deductions, and employee compensation. • Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders in a timely and effective manner. • Support payroll reporting and assist with Excel-based analysis to validate data accuracy and prepare payroll summaries.
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a service organization in San Diego, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity will support full-cycle payroll operations in an onsite environment while helping ensure accurate and compliant pay practices. The position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing payroll data, addressing employee questions, and collaborating with internal teams to keep payroll processes running smoothly. Responsibilities: • Administer biweekly payroll for a workforce of approximately 150 to 200 employees using ADP Workforce Now. • Examine payroll information carefully to confirm the accuracy of time records, earnings, withholdings, deductions, and tax calculations before final processing. • Update and maintain payroll files to ensure employee information remains complete, current, and reliable. • Investigate payroll issues and respond to employee questions promptly to resolve discrepancies effectively. • Enter and process employment changes such as new hires, separations, pay adjustments, and other status updates affecting payroll. • Prepare payroll-related reports and support reconciliation efforts to validate payroll results and related records. • Apply federal, state, and local payroll requirements to help maintain compliance across payroll activities. • Work closely with Human Resources and Accounting to coordinate payroll inputs and support related administrative processes.
2026-11-11T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. This position is ideal for a payroll professional with experience processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining employee payroll records, and ensuring compliance with payroll laws and company policies. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process payroll for employees on a regular schedule and ensure timely, accurate payments</li><li>Maintain and update payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and tax information</li><li>Review timesheets, wage calculations, and payroll changes for accuracy</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end close activities</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll-related issues</li><li>Coordinate with human resources and accounting teams on payroll updates and employee data changes</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits as needed</li><li>Help maintain payroll procedures and internal controls</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
25 - 32 USD / Hourly
An established manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a busy production workforce. This position is especially well suited for someone who enjoys working through timekeeping details, investigating discrepancies, and partnering with supervisors to make sure employees are paid correctly and on time.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process weekly and biweekly payroll for hourly production, warehouse, and administrative employees.</li><li>Audit employee timecards, shift differentials, overtime, attendance, and missed punches.</li><li>Collect and verify supervisor approvals before payroll deadlines.</li><li>Enter new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and employee deductions.</li><li>Investigate payroll discrepancies and respond to employee questions.</li><li>Maintain payroll files and assist with wage garnishments and payroll deductions.</li><li>Prepare payroll summaries and support periodic audits and reconciliations.</li></ul>
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Costa Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in California. This is a contract position suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented payroll specialist who can step in quickly, work independently, and manage complex payroll activity with minimal ramp-up time. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, experience with high-volume processing, and confidence working with non-exempt and piece-rate pay structures. Responsibilities: • Process end-to-end payroll for approximately 1,500 employees while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. • Manage multi-state payroll activities, including review of earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll inputs across a large workforce. • Use payroll systems to enter, audit, validate, and finalize payroll data, resolving discrepancies before payroll completion. • Review non-exempt employee pay records to ensure regular wages, overtime, and piece-rate compensation are calculated correctly. • Perform payroll reconciliations and verify changes such as new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and benefit-related deductions. • Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate variances, and support smooth payroll execution during each cycle. • Maintain accurate payroll records and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements. • Assist with payroll-related reporting and support ongoing process needs tied to day-to-day payroll operations.
2026-11-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist Multi-State Payroll & Employee Support

Carlsbad, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
27 - 34 USD / Hourly
A growing professional services organization is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist who enjoys keeping payroll organized, accurate, and running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who understands the importance of deadlines, enjoys working with employee data, and can confidently troubleshoot payroll discrepancies.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states.</li><li>Review timecards, PTO, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and employee pay adjustments.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and employee compensation information.</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, missed punches, and wage inquiries.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, garnishments, deductions, and benefit-related changes.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end accounting support.</li><li>Partner with HR and accounting regarding onboarding, terminations, and employee changes.</li></ul>
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Colton, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to manage accurate and timely payroll operations for a growing workforce in Colton, California. This position oversees end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while helping maintain compliance with wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working with payroll systems, and the ability to support employees and internal partners with professionalism. MUST HAVE STRONG PAYCOM experience. If interested, please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 or call your Robert Half recruiter directly. Responsibilities: • Administer complete payroll processing for employees from initial data review through final transmission, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.• Manage bi-weekly payroll activities for a large employee population, verifying earnings, deductions, reimbursements, and timekeeping information before release.• Process payroll for employees working in multiple states and apply appropriate state and local tax rules based on current regulations.• Review payroll records for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve pay-related issues in coordination with employees, managers, and internal departments.• Maintain payroll compliance by monitoring applicable wage and hour laws, tax requirements, garnishments, and other statutory obligations.• Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, tax filings, and supporting documentation to ensure complete and audit-ready records.• Use Paycom and related payroll tools to enter, validate, and maintain employee payroll data, system updates, and recurring changes.• Support payroll-related process improvements and assist with operational updates or system-related changes as needed to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.
2026-11-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Systems Administrator

Suite 2040, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Systems Administrator to take direct ownership of critical HR and payroll platforms for a growing late-stage clinical biopharma organization in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a senior-level specialist who can independently manage system administration, strengthen audit readiness, and align technology configurations with real-world hiring and payroll operations. Based in California, this role combines hands-on platform support, cross-functional process oversight, and partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure reliable end-to-end workforce data flow. Responsibilities: • Oversee daily administration of ADP Workforce Now, including account setup and removal, security access maintenance, workflow updates, system configuration changes, and report generation. • Support ongoing HR systems enhancements by validating data accuracy, stabilizing recently deployed updates, and ensuring system performance meets business needs. • Maintain a strong control framework by coordinating user access reviews, tracking administrative changes, preparing documentation, and responding directly to audit requests. • Manage the applicant tracking system, such as Greenhouse or a similar platform, to ensure smooth movement of candidate and employee information from recruiting through payroll. • Serve as the operational owner for interconnected HR, payroll, and recruiting processes by translating business requirements into effective system setup and usage. • Apply structured change management practices by documenting incidents, service requests, and system changes with clear and consistent records. • Lead related project activities such as gathering requirements, producing process documentation, coordinating testing, and working with stakeholders and vendors to deliver system improvements. • Provide training and guidance to HR and payroll users on updated workflows, system functionality, and configuration changes.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

San Marcos, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy finance team in California. This role supports accurate payment processing, vendor account maintenance, and financial reconciliation activities in a detail-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external vendors. Responsibilities: • Review purchasing documents, receiving records, and supplier invoices to confirm accuracy before entering transactions into the accounting system. • Access vendor portals to obtain billing documents, record invoice activity, and document automatic payment transactions in a timely manner. • Examine company card activity, input supporting details, and complete reconciliations to ensure charges are properly reflected. • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate differences to keep vendor accounts current and accurate. • Maintain vendor records, including payment instructions and account setup details, with careful attention to data integrity. • Prepare weekly disbursements, record payment activity, and issue remittance information to vendors as needed. • Perform account reconciliations across payables-related balances such as aging, deposits, and goods received versus invoiced items. • Monitor freight expenses across inbound, outbound, and warranty activity, comparing charges against quotes, orders, and destination information. • Work closely with vendors as well as purchasing and receiving teams to resolve pricing, quantity, and documentation discrepancies. • Support year-end reporting activities related to 1099 preparation and filing requirements.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Oceanside, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 32 USD / Hourly
A busy construction organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume invoice workflow across multiple active projects. This role is ideal for someone who understands the importance of accurate job coding, organized documentation, and keeping vendors and subcontractors paid on schedule.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process vendor and subcontractor invoices for multiple construction projects.</li><li>Match invoices against purchase orders, contracts, and receiving documentation.</li><li>Code expenses to the appropriate jobs, cost codes, and general ledger accounts.</li><li>Review lien waivers, W-9s, and vendor insurance documentation.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare weekly payment batches and assist with check runs and ACH payments.</li><li>Communicate with project managers and vendors regarding invoice status.</li></ul>
2026-11-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Costa Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a eager and fast aced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Costa Mesa, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in managing and processing high-volume invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and excellent organizational skills to maintain accurate financial records. Responsibilities:• Process a large volume of invoices, including PO-based, non-PO, and recurring invoices, with precision and adherence to company guidelines.• Perform comprehensive 3-way matching by verifying purchase orders, receiving documentation, and invoices to ensure accuracy in pricing, quantities, and terms.• Review invoices for proper general ledger coding, cost center allocation, tax compliance, and ensure routing for approvals according to company hierarchy.• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory Control, and vendors to reconcile issues.• Conduct regular reviews of vendor statements to ensure all invoices are accounted for, processed, and paid on time.• Support month-end closing activities by preparing accruals, reviewing aging reports, performing reconciliations, and reporting outstanding liabilities.• Maintain organized digital records of invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and other supporting documentation in compliance with audit requirements.• Utilize ORACLE systems effectively to process approvals and manage accounts payable workflows.• Collaborate with internal teams to improve efficiency in invoice processing and payment cycles.• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies throughout all accounts payable processes
2026-11-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24 - 27 USD / Hourly
Our client, a growing company in the technology industry, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team in an on-site capacity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting daily financial operations. The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in processing invoices, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely payments to vendors. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation.</li><li>Verify approvals and coding prior to payment processing.</li><li>Prepare and execute weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Maintain accurate accounts payable records and support month-end close activities.</li><li>Communicate with vendors and internal departments regarding payment status and outstanding issues.</li><li>Assist with process improvements and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Sr. Payroll Accountant

Huntington Beach, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Accountant to join a service-focused organization in Huntington Beach, California. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate financial records tied to payroll activity, supporting close processes, and delivering reliable account analysis each month. The ideal candidate brings strong reconciliation skills, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to work across teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Responsibilities: • Drive monthly and quarterly close activities related to payroll and other assigned accounting areas, ensuring all deadlines are met with accuracy. • Prepare and review journal entries with complete support, including entries associated with payroll activity, accruals, and expense reporting. • Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, payables, accrued liabilities, revenue, and operating expenses. • Analyze payroll-related balances and fluctuations, identify unusual variances against prior periods or budget, and communicate findings to management. • Produce financial statements and supporting schedules required for divisional and group reporting in accordance with the established close calendar. • Reconcile intercompany activity, confirm supporting documentation is complete, and resolve discrepancies in coordination with internal accounting teams. • Partner with management to strengthen accounting procedures, enhance internal controls, and support compliance with U.S. accounting standards and audit requirements. • Collaborate with division and entity accounting groups on special projects and process improvements, including initiatives affecting financial systems or reporting workflows. • Safeguard sensitive financial and payroll information by handling records with a high level of confidentiality.
2026-10-22T00:00:00Z

Senior Payroll Associate

Carlsbad, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
34 - 40 USD / Hourly
A growing organization is seeking a Senior Payroll Associate to support high-volume payroll processing and help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who can work independently, investigate complex pay discrepancies, and serve as a reliable resource for employees, managers, and HR partners. The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, discretion, and a commitment to payroll accuracy and compliance.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Process and audit recurring payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states.</li><li>Review timekeeping records, overtime, paid leave, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll adjustments.</li><li>Research and resolve pay discrepancies, retroactive payments, and payroll corrections.</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers and validate deductions, taxes, and employer contributions.</li><li>Support payroll tax filings, quarter-end reconciliations, and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and ensure changes are processed with appropriate authorization.</li><li>Partner with HR and Finance on new hires, terminations, leave activity, and employee status changes.</li><li>Respond to payroll questions and explain pay calculations or deductions clearly.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.</li><li>Identify recurring errors and recommend improvements to payroll controls and workflows.</li></ul>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Workday Payroll Configuration SME

Pomona, CA
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Temporary / Contract
95 - 110 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Workday Payroll Configuration SME to support a government-sector payroll initiative in Pomona, California. This Long-term Contract position requires a consultant who can apply deep configuration expertise within Workday Payroll, with a strong understanding of payroll data structures, testing strategy, and issue resolution. The ideal candidate brings California public sector experience and can work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure payroll results are accurate, compliant, and ready for deployment. Responsibilities: • Configure and refine Workday Payroll settings to align system behavior with payroll requirements and resolve setup-related issues. • Examine payroll tables, configuration elements, and data relationships to identify gaps and improve processing accuracy. • Convert California public sector payroll rules into effective Workday configuration solutions that support compliant payroll operations. • Create and run detailed test scenarios, support parallel payroll validation, compare outcomes, and address inconsistencies. • Verify earnings, deductions, taxes, balances, and calculation results against defined business expectations. • Investigate cross-functional dependencies involving Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Absence to resolve data and configuration issues. • Provide day-to-day guidance to internal team members by answering payroll configuration questions, documenting decisions, and sharing knowledge. • Collaborate with the implementation team to resolve defects and support go-live readiness as well as post-launch stabilization activities.
2026-11-13T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 62000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who can oversee the accounts payable cycle with accuracy, maintain strong vendor relationships, and support daily accounting operations. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing organization by keeping financial records organized, timely, and compliant. Please call Brigitte Mendez @ 909-717-4037 if interested or call your Robert Half Recruiter directly. Responsibilities:• Oversee the accounts payable workflow from initial invoice receipt through final payment, ensuring documents are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately.• Communicate with vendors to resolve billing questions, address payment issues, and maintain strong ongoing partnerships.• Review payable records on a regular basis to reconcile balances, identify discrepancies, and keep the ledger complete and accurate.• Partner with internal teams to confirm purchasing details, secure approvals, and support proper expense handling.• Assist with month-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and helping close reporting periods on time.• Build and maintain organized Excel reports and spreadsheets to monitor payment activity, summarize financial information, and support analysis.• Contribute to broader finance initiatives by assisting with budget-related tasks, audit preparation, and other accounting support duties as needed.
2026-11-07T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Escondido, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26 - 33 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join the accounting department of a well-established industrial distribution company. This position will oversee a broad range of receivables activities, including customer invoicing, account maintenance, payment follow-up, and reconciliation. Working closely with the sales, customer service, and operations teams, this individual will help ensure invoices are accurate, customer accounts remain current, and billing issues are resolved efficiently. The ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable managing a large volume of customer accounts, and able to identify discrepancies before they affect the company's cash flow. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage daily accounts receivable activities for an assigned portfolio of commercial customers.</li><li>Generate, review, and distribute customer invoices for product orders and service transactions.</li><li>Verify pricing, purchase order details, shipping documentation, and billing terms before invoice submission.</li><li>Monitor customer balances and review aging reports to identify overdue accounts.</li><li>Follow up with customers regarding outstanding invoices and payment discrepancies.</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and research deductions, credits, returns, and short payments.</li><li>Coordinate with sales and warehouse teams to resolve order-related billing disputes.</li><li>Process credit memos, account adjustments, and customer account updates with appropriate approvals.</li><li>Maintain accurate AR records and prepare customer statements as needed.</li><li>Assist with cash applications and payment posting during high-volume periods.</li><li>Prepare monthly receivables reports and support month-end close activities.</li><li>Identify recurring billing issues and recommend improvements to invoicing and collection procedures.</li></ul>
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Corona, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a team on a Long-term Contract assignment. This role is suited for an accounting specialist who can manage a high volume of invoice activity while maintaining accuracy and strong coordination across internal departments. The position focuses on billing support, cash application tasks, and period-end activities, with regular interaction across teams to resolve documentation and pricing questions. Responsibilities: • Generate and distribute customer invoices each day while ensuring timely and accurate billing output. • Review open shipment activity and determine which orders are ready to be invoiced as part of daily and period-end processing. • Validate invoice details by checking dates, pricing, freight charges, and supporting records before release. • Work with internal teams to obtain missing information needed to complete billing documentation and resolve discrepancies. • Support month-end and period-close activities by pulling reports, monitoring outstanding items, and helping keep receivables current. • Apply cash transactions accurately and assist with related accounts receivable updates and reconciliations. • Prepare and review aging and other ad hoc reports to help track account status and billing activity. • Handle high-volume transaction processing, including approximately 60 to 200 invoices per day, with strong attention to detail.
2026-11-14T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

San Diego, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
23 - 26 USD / Hourly
Our client, a mission-driven organization in the nonprofit industry, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team in an on-site role. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who excels at managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations.The Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for overseeing billing, payment posting, account reconciliations, and collections follow-up while ensuring accuracy and timeliness. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process and post incoming payments accurately and in a timely manner</li><li>Prepare and issue invoices, statements, and account documentation</li><li>Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on outstanding balances</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and resolve billing discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accurate records of transactions and payment activity</li><li>Communicate with internal departments and external contacts regarding account status</li><li>Assist with month-end close, reporting, and account reconciliations</li><li>Support cash application and ensure proper documentation is maintain</li></ul>
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Solana Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 33 USD / Hourly
A well-established company in Solana Beach is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to help maintain healthy cash flow and strong client relationships. This role goes beyond simply sending invoices: the successful candidate will monitor outstanding balances, research payment discrepancies, and work directly with customers and internal departments to resolve account issues efficiently.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Prepare and issue customer invoices in accordance with contracts and billing schedules.</li><li>Monitor aging reports and follow up on overdue accounts through email and phone outreach.</li><li>Apply customer payments, process adjustments, and reconcile account balances.</li><li>Research short payments, unapplied cash, credits, and billing discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer account records and document collection activity.</li><li>Partner with sales, account management, and operations teams to resolve invoice questions.</li><li>Prepare AR aging reports and provide updates on collection status.</li><li>Assist with month-end close, including AR reconciliations and supporting schedules.</li><li>Identify recurring billing issues and recommend improvements to invoicing procedures.</li><li>Help maintain appropriate documentation for audits and internal reviews.</li></ul>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Carlsbad, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
27 - 34 USD / Hourly
Our recruiting team is searching for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support the financial operations of a growing biotechnology organization. This role will focus on managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate customer account balances, and ensuring receivables are properly recorded across the accounting system. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of cash applications and account reconciliations, enjoys investigating discrepancies, and can work efficiently with multiple departments to resolve outstanding issues. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced finance team while gaining exposure to more complex revenue and accounting processes.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process and apply incoming customer payments, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and electronic remittances.</li><li>Reconcile daily cash receipts against open invoices and customer account balances.</li><li>Research unapplied cash, unidentified payments, deductions, and short-paid invoices.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer account records and supporting payment documentation.</li><li>Review remittance advice and ensure payments are applied to the appropriate invoices.</li><li>Prepare and distribute customer statements and account activity reports.</li><li>Investigate billing discrepancies and coordinate corrections with billing and customer service teams.</li><li>Assist with monthly AR reconciliations and general ledger tie-outs.</li><li>Monitor outstanding receivables and communicate unresolved account issues to the collections team.</li><li>Support month-end close and provide documentation for internal and external audits.</li></ul>
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

Billing Specialist

Vista, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
24 - 30 USD / Hourly
A growing commercial services organization is adding a Billing Specialist to its accounting team. This person will play an important role in keeping customer accounts current, invoices accurate, and revenue moving through the door. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with a high volume of transactions and enjoys catching discrepancies before they become larger issues.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and process customer invoices for recurring services, maintenance work, and completed projects.</li><li>Review service tickets, work orders, purchase orders, and supporting documentation before billing.</li><li>Verify contract rates, labor charges, materials, and additional service fees.</li><li>Submit invoices through customer portals and follow up on rejected or disputed billing.</li><li>Research billing discrepancies and coordinate corrections with operations and accounting.</li><li>Maintain customer billing records and update account information.</li><li>Assist with accounts receivable follow-up, aging reports, and month-end billing reconciliations.</li></ul>
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Tax Preparer

Brea, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Preparer to support the preparation of individual income tax filings for a tax consulting team in Brea, California. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone with hands-on experience handling individual tax returns accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with Lacerte tax software and can manage deadlines while maintaining a high standard of compliance and client service. Responsibilities:• Prepare individual income tax returns with accuracy, completeness, and attention to applicable tax rules.• Prepare Schedules A, C and Schedule E. • Prepare Entity tax returns (S-corps, LLCS or Trusts).• Review financial and tax-related documents to gather the information needed for timely personal return filings.• Use Lacerte tax software to enter data, calculate tax positions, and finalize return documentation.• Identify missing, inconsistent, or unclear client information and follow up to resolve issues before submission.• Maintain organized tax files and supporting records in accordance with internal and regulatory standards.• Communicate with team members as needed to clarify return details and keep preparation work on schedule.• Monitor filing deadlines and prioritize workload to ensure returns are completed within required timeframes.
2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

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