14 Results for Payroll Specialistadministrator Jobs in Riverside, CA

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Payroll Specialist

City of Industry, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 82000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll operations for a multi-state workforce based in City of Industry, California. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with payroll systems, careful attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with HR and Finance teams. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states and locations, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule. • Review timekeeping, attendance, and related payroll inputs to confirm data integrity before final payroll submission. • Handle special payments such as manual checks, corrections, and off-cycle payroll transactions when needed. • Reconcile payroll results, verify reports, and maintain complete payroll records and supporting documentation. • Administer garnishments, levies, child support orders, and other required deductions in accordance with legal requirements. • Coordinate quarterly and year-end payroll tax activities, including filings, reconciliations, and W-2 preparation. • Support benefit-related payroll transactions and work with external vendors on items such as retirement and other employee programs. • Partner with HR and Finance to align employee data, benefit changes, and payroll reporting, while assisting with related accounting support as needed. • Troubleshoot payroll system interfaces and file transmissions, and update procedures or process documentation to improve consistency and compliance.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Rosemead, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a Contract engagement in Rosemead, California. This role will oversee accurate, compliant payroll operations while helping establish a structured payroll process for employees in a growing organization. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in end-to-end payroll administration, employee setup, tax compliance, and payroll support across multiple jurisdictions. Responsibilities: • Administer complete payroll processing for employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and payments are calculated accurately and delivered on schedule. • Set up and maintain payroll records for new hires and existing staff, including direct deposit details, earnings codes, tax elections, and employee data updates. • Support the transition of employees to W-2 status by coordinating onboarding-related payroll activities and confirming proper classification and documentation. • Manage payroll tax withholding activities and assist with timely filing requirements to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. • Prepare and distribute year-end payroll documents, including W-2 forms, while resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. • Monitor payroll practices and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance. • Work within ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll platform to maintain payroll data integrity and generate required reports. • Respond to payroll questions from employees and stakeholders, providing clear guidance on pay, deductions, and payroll procedures.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Downey, CA
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Temporary / Contract
36.1 - 41.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a school district team in California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can support payroll operations while partnering with HR, finance, IT, and other stakeholders to improve system performance and accuracy. The role focuses on payroll process configuration, compliance, data integrity, training, and ongoing user support within a complex organizational environment. Responsibilities: • Partner with district departments and cross-functional teams to gather payroll needs and translate them into effective system solutions. • Oversee payroll system setup activities, perform testing, and identify issues that affect processing accuracy or functionality. • Manage data conversion efforts by reviewing migrated records, validating results, and reconciling discrepancies before and after implementation. • Create user guides, reference materials, and training sessions to help payroll staff and end-users work confidently within the system. • Act as the primary point of coordination between the district and external software providers to address technical concerns and service issues. • Monitor payroll practices to ensure alignment with applicable regulations, internal policies, and reporting standards. • Provide ongoing support after implementation by resolving system-related problems and recommending process or functionality improvements. • Assist with payroll-related audits, benefits administration impacts, and documentation tied to accounting and reporting needs.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Monrovia, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
Ongoing opportunities for ambitious Payroll Administrators. As a Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for data entry, reconciliation of timecards, paycheck distribution and providing statements to various departments. This temporary assignment with a well known company offers great career growth. Please submit your resume and call 626.463.2030 for immediate consideration. Payroll Processing:· Calculate and process employee salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions.· Ensure accuracy in time and attendance records and apply relevant payroll policies.Data Entry and Record Keeping:· Enter and maintain employee data in the payroll system.· Keep accurate records of employee information, tax withholdings, and other payroll-related details.Tax Compliance:· Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory requirements.· Calculate and withhold income taxes, Social Security contributions, and other deductions as required.Benefits Administration:· Administer employee benefits programs, such as health insurance and retirement plans.· Deduct and remit employee contributions to benefit plans.Payroll Reporting:· Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and relevant departments.· Generate reports for tax purposes, including year-end reports and W-2 forms.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

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

Accounts Payable Specialist

Los Alamitos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a logistics organization in Los Alamitos, California on a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will support high-volume payables activity and help maintain accurate, timely processing across vendor invoices and payment cycles. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, confidence working with accounting systems, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices from receipt through final posting, ensuring charges are coded correctly and entered with a high level of accuracy. • Review supporting documentation, match invoices to appropriate records, and resolve discrepancies with internal partners or suppliers as needed. • Prepare and execute payment activity, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs, in accordance with established deadlines. • Maintain organized accounts payable records and help ensure documentation is complete for audit and reporting purposes. • Support daily work within Acumatica while assisting the team with activities related to updated accounting workflows and system usage. • Monitor invoice queues and aging items to keep payments current and escalate outstanding issues when necessary. • Collaborate with the accounting team to improve efficiency, follow processing standards, and maintain reliable financial data. • Use Excel to track payment details, reconcile information, and verify data using functions such as lookup formulas when needed.
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

San Clemente, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30.4 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy team in Mission Viejo , California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can step into a high-volume environment, organize competing priorities, and keep payment activities moving accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities:• Review invoices for accurate coding • Prepare and distribute payments through checks, ACH, and approved online payment channels• Process payables through utility portals and accounting platforms while maintaining accuracy across multiple properties• Help reduce outstanding accounts payable volume by prioritizing urgent invoices and time-sensitive obligations
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Irvine, CA
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Temporary to Hire
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position supports a busy payables function and is ideal for someone who brings accuracy, sound judgment, and a steady approach in a deadline-driven setting. The person in this role will help keep vendor payments on track, maintain reliable records, and work closely with internal partners to support efficient financial operations. Responsibilities: • Manage a high volume of incoming invoices each week, reviewing entries for completeness, accuracy, and timely processing. • Verify invoice details through three-way matching against purchase orders and receiving documentation before payment approval. • Investigate billing issues, resolve exceptions, and respond to vendor questions with clear and timely follow-up. • Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records. • Prepare and execute weekly disbursements through ACH and check payments in accordance with established schedules. • Maintain organized vendor documentation, including setup details, payment records, and supporting files. • Partner with internal departments to confirm proper account coding and secure necessary approvals for invoice processing. • Assist with the setup and ongoing maintenance of both domestic and international vendor profiles. • Contribute to month-end close activities by supporting payables reporting and ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and internal controls.
2026-10-27T00:00:00Z

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
2026-10-26T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Claremont, CA
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21.375 - 26 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support accurate and timely payment operations for a government organization in Claremont, California. This position focuses on managing invoice workflows, maintaining precise financial records, and coordinating approvals to keep vendor payments on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payable procedures, and the ability to resolve discrepancies in a high-volume environment. Experience with Tyler software preferred. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices from receipt through posting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established payment procedures.• Assign correct account codes to invoices and verify supporting documentation before entry into the accounts payable system.• Review purchase orders, receiving records, and invoices to complete three-way matching and identify exceptions requiring follow-up.• Coordinate invoice approval routing with internal stakeholders to secure timely authorizations and prevent payment delays.• Prepare and support ACH payments and check runs while confirming that payment details align with approved invoices.• Investigate invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, and missing information by working with vendors and internal departments to reach resolution.• Maintain organized records by scanning, filing, and reconciling payable documents, including manual and recurring monthly invoices.• Enter supplier and vendor invoices accurately, monitor payment status, and assist with ongoing reconciliation of accounts payable activity.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

Carson, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Payroll ManagerLocation: Carson, CA (On-site)Our client is a growing, dynamic organization in the Carson area seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and oversee in-house payroll operations for a large, complex workforce. This is a hands-on leadership role for a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings deep expertise in payroll compliance, union payroll, and multi-state operations.The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to partner cross-functionally while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee and manage in-house payroll processing for 800+ employees, including union and non-union staff</li><li>Supervise weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy of wages, benefits, garnishments, and tax deductions</li><li>Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and union labor agreements</li><li>Reconcile payroll tax submissions and manage quarterly and annual filings, including W-2s</li><li>Prepare payroll documentation and reports for audits, workers’ compensation reviews, and union contract requirements</li><li>Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll inquiries and discrepancy resolution</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to support payroll-related initiatives</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to streamline payroll operations and increase efficiency</li><li>Maintain and update payroll systems in alignment with current regulations and company policies</li><li>Train, mentor, and develop payroll staff to support operational excellence and team growth</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>5+ years of in-house payroll experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities</li><li>Proven experience managing payroll for large employee populations (1,000+ employees)</li><li>Strong knowledge of union payroll, multi-state payroll compliance, and wage & hour laws</li><li>Experience with payroll tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting</li><li>High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Payroll certification (CPP or FPC) preferred</li></ul>Why Join?<ul><li>Join a growing and forward-thinking company</li><li>Leadership role with the ability to make an impact</li><li>Stable, long-term opportunity with room for professional growth</li></ul> For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013350130. email resume to [email protected]
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Pasadena, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are currently seeking Accounts Payable (A/P) Clerks for temporary and temporary to full time opportunities. As an Accounts Payable Clerk, you should be able to match and batch code, resolve A/P issues, process expense reports, update and reconcile sub-ledger to G/L, and process checks. Accounts Payable Clerk candidates should possess good attention to detail, recent experience of 2+ years, and strong Microsoft Excel skills. If this sounds like you, please send your resume and then call 626.463.2030 to schedule an interviewInvoice Processing:· Receive and review invoices from vendors and suppliers.· Verify that invoices are accurate, complete, and in compliance with company policies.Data Entry:· Enter invoice details into the accounting system or software.· Ensure accurate coding of expenses and allocation to appropriate accounts.Invoice Approval:· Obtain necessary approvals from authorized personnel before processing payments.· Resolve any discrepancies or issues with invoices through communication with vendors and internal departments.Payment Processing:· Schedule and process payments to vendors within specified payment terms.· Prepare and issue checks, electronic transfers, or initiate other payment methods.Vendor Management:· Maintain accurate vendor records, including contact information and payment terms.· Communicate with vendors regarding payment status, inquiries, and discrepancies.Expense Reconciliation:· Reconcile vendor statements with the accounts payable records to ensure accuracy.· Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.Document Management:· Organize and maintain electronic and physical records of invoices, payments, and related documentation.· Ensure compliance with document retention policies.Expense Reporting:· Assist in the preparation of financial reports related to accounts payable.· Provide necessary information for budgeting and forecasting processes.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Fallbrook, CA
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 27 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is seeking an organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy wholesale distribution business supporting purchasing, inventory, and daily accounting operations. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career accounting professional who enjoys structured work, accurate data entry, and helping a finance team stay on top of vendor invoices and payment deadlines. The ideal candidate is dependable, comfortable working with spreadsheets, and willing to investigate discrepancies rather than simply entering transactions. Someone with previous experience in distribution, purchasing, inventory, or general office accounting would be a great fit. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system and verify amounts, dates, and payment terms.</li><li>Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.</li><li>Confirm invoices are coded to the appropriate expense or inventory accounts.</li><li>Organize invoice backups and maintain accurate digital files.</li><li>Assist with vendor statement reconciliations and research missing invoices.</li><li>Flag duplicate charges, pricing differences, and discrepancies for review.</li><li>Help prepare check runs and electronic payment batches.</li><li>Track invoices awaiting approval and follow up with purchasing or warehouse staff.</li><li>Respond to routine vendor inquiries regarding invoice receipt and payment status.</li><li>Assist with employee expense reports, credit card receipts, and basic spreadsheet updates.</li><li>Support month-end AP tasks and other accounting projects as needed.</li></ul>
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Associate

Cerritos, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
49920 - 54080 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Associate to support daily payables operations for a growing team. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable managing a large volume of invoices, and confident working across vendors, purchase orders, and accounting records. The role focuses on accurate payment processing, timely reconciliations, and maintaining organized financial documentation while partnering with internal stakeholders to keep transactions moving efficiently. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of vendor invoices from receipt through final payment while maintaining accuracy and timeliness. • Review invoices for proper coding, required approvals, and supporting documentation before entering transactions into the accounting system. • Perform three-way matching by comparing invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents to confirm payment eligibility. • Prepare and assist with payment runs, including checks and other approved disbursement methods, in accordance with company procedures. • Reconcile vendor statements, investigate outstanding items, and resolve billing discrepancies through timely follow-up. • Assign general ledger expense codes appropriately and help ensure transactions are recorded in the correct accounts. • Maintain spreadsheets, payment records, and account details using Excel, Outlook, Word, and ERP or accounting platforms. • Support vendor relationships by responding to payment inquiries and providing attentive accounts payable service. • Contribute to additional accounting activities such as credit card reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and year-end 1099 reporting as needed.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

14 results for Payroll Specialistadministrator in Riverside, CA