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7 results for Payroll Administrator in Sacramento, CA

Payroll and Benefits Accountant Administrator

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
32 - 42 USD / Hourly
Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with an established and growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to manage end-to-end payroll operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensures accuracy and compliance, and enjoys being a key resource for payroll, timekeeping, and employee support. For more information about this position, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage full-cycle payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely payroll execution</li><li>Process semi-monthly payroll and reconcile payroll prior to final transmission</li><li>Validate payroll reports and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison with the payroll vendor</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations</li><li>Process quarterly payroll tax filings, including state-specific reporting requirements</li><li>Administer wage garnishments, ensuring accuracy and compliance</li><li>Review and process non-standard payments (e.g., bonuses, retro pay, stipends, manual checks) with proper approvals</li><li>Support year-end processing including W-2s and 1099s</li><li>Maintain and reconcile payroll vendor statements</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for payroll and timekeeping inquiries</li><li>Provide training to employees on time and attendance systems</li><li>Review payroll data entries completed by HR for accuracy</li><li>Process payroll updates including wages, hours, tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefit deductions</li><li>Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and benefit-related requirements</li><li>Prepare reports and submit payments to government agencies and other entities as required</li><li>Manage time and attendance system setup, audits, and employee terminations</li><li>Support 401(k) administration, including audits, reporting, and employee updates</li><li>Assist with Workers’ Compensation audits and reporting</li><li>Reconcile benefit invoices and partner with HR/Benefits to resolve discrepancies</li><li>Generate ad hoc payroll and operational reports as needed</li></ul>
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
34 - 36 USD / Hourly
Lisa Cole with Robert Half is looking for a Payroll Accountant to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a stable company in the Sacramento area. This position plays a key role in payroll administration, related accounting activities, and employee support while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners. This is a direct hire position that will work 100% in the office with great work life balance and an excellent benefits package. For more information, please reach out to Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. Responsibilities:• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing, ensuring wages, deductions, accruals, and special payments are calculated and submitted correctly.• Administer payroll-related transactions such as garnishments, manual checks, benefit allocations, housing allowances, mileage, travel reimbursements, and other approved payments.• Review and reconcile payroll deductions, benefit liabilities, and payroll balance sheet accounts to maintain accurate financial records.• Prepare payroll journal entries, post adjustments to the general ledger, and coordinate payroll reclassifications with accounting team members.• Handle federal and state payroll tax activities, including recurring filings, payments, and required monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.• Respond to payroll questions from supervisors, employees, and administrators, and investigate discrepancies in partnership with HR, management, and external payroll providers.• Transfer approved timekeeping information into accounting records and provide payroll reports and accrual-related information to program leadership as needed.• Support document management, compliance reviews, audit requests, workers’ compensation reporting, and nonprofit reporting assistance such as 990 data preparation.• Provide cross-functional backup support for accounts payable activities and process office checks through remote deposit scanning when required.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Sacramento, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
Our client in Sacramento is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a temporary-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with strong analytical skills, a high level of accuracy, and experience processing payroll in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge.The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and responding to employee payroll-related inquiries. Based on general knowledge. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule for employees. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Review and verify timekeeping records, payroll changes, deductions, and adjustments. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll data and ensure records are current and accurate. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Handle garnishments, benefits deductions, tax withholdings, and other payroll-related items. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and payroll procedures. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support payroll reporting, audits, and other related accounting or HR functions as needed. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul>
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Sacramento, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
Our client in Sacramento is hiring a Payroll Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with experience processing payroll, reconciling reports, maintaining employee records, and addressing payroll-related questions. Based on general knowledge.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Firm Administrator

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Firm Administrator to oversee office operations and strengthen the day-to-day performance of a legal practice in Sacramento, California. This position works closely with attorneys and firm leadership to improve workflow consistency, support team development, and promote strong client service outcomes. The ideal candidate brings operational discipline, sound administrative judgment, and the ability to connect staffing, process, and financial priorities in a well-organized office environment. Responsibilities: • Guide the coordination of legal support workflows from initial case transfer through final resolution, helping teams maintain consistent and efficient execution. • Track operational and performance indicators such as client experience, matter movement, attorney productivity, team capacity, resolution timelines, and the use of firm technology tools. • Work alongside managing attorneys and leadership to ensure business operations support legal objectives, service quality, and overall case progress. • Build, refine, and document office procedures that help legal and administrative teams follow standardized practices across the firm. • Partner with human resources on hiring efforts, onboarding support, and the continued growth of current and future team members. • Provide leadership and coaching support to supervisors, managers, case management staff, and other operational leaders across the office. • Reinforce accountability, career development, and a culture centered on collaboration, continuous improvement, and firm values. • Serve as the main operational connection point between legal teams and executive leadership for planning, communication, and issue resolution. • Contribute to workforce planning, budget input, office efficiency initiatives, and profitability-focused operational strategy.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Sacramento, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support a non-profit organization in Sacramento, California. This is a Contract position requiring on-site work two days per week, generally from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexibility on which days are scheduled. The role focuses on accurate invoice handling, payment processing, and day-to-day accounts payable support using QuickBooks Online. Responsibilities: • Review, code, and enter vendor invoices accurately into QuickBooks Online for timely processing. • Manage the full accounts payable workflow, ensuring invoices are matched, organized, and routed appropriately. • Prepare and assist with check runs while helping maintain accurate payment records. • Monitor invoice status and follow up as needed to help keep vendor payments current. • Reconcile accounts payable activity and identify discrepancies for resolution. • Maintain orderly financial documentation and support compliance with internal accounting procedures.
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Property Administrator

Napa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Property Administrator to support housing operations for a non-profit organization in Napa, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on resident intake, occupancy coordination, compliance administration, and day-to-day property support. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of affordable housing programs, stay organized in a fast-paced environment, and provide attentive service to applicants and residents alike. Responsibilities: • Evaluate housing applications to confirm eligibility, manage applicant waitlists, and coordinate unit tours for prospective residents. • Process incoming residents in accordance with established affordable housing and property program requirements while maintaining accurate and orderly files. • Prepare lease documentation, explain occupancy terms to new residents, and complete all related move-in paperwork thoroughly and on time. • Conduct regular inspections of the property each day to maintain management visibility and monitor overall curb appeal and community conditions. • Track vacant unit readiness by following up with maintenance teams and vendors, and review turnover progress daily to help reduce downtime. • Minimize vacancy exposure by advancing multiple applicants with relevant experience when notice to vacate is received from current residents. • Distribute rental charges, collect rent payments and security deposits, and forward required documentation to the accounting team. • Partner with accounting staff on tenant status updates and complete recurring weekly, monthly, and compliance reporting, including annual resident recertifications. • Participate in required training programs, including occasional sessions that may involve overnight travel.
2026-05-12T00:00:00Z