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8 results for Payroll Specialist in Sacramento, CA

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

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

Accounts Payable Specialist

Elk Grove, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Elk Grove, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This position focuses on high-volume expense-related payables and requires someone who can maintain accuracy, stay organized under deadlines, and communicate effectively with both internal teams and external vendors. The ideal candidate brings strong accounts payable knowledge, sound judgment in reviewing financial documentation, and the ability to support smooth payment operations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage a large volume of non-purchase-order and expense invoices, assigning accurate general ledger coding, cost centers, and departmental allocations. • Examine incoming invoices for completeness, authorization, and adherence to company policies before processing. • Investigate and resolve payment or invoice discrepancies by coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional internal partners. • Organize weekly invoice batches and assist with preparing payments on schedule through checks, ACH, wires, and other approved methods. • Review employee expense submissions to confirm receipt support, correct coding, and compliance with reimbursement guidelines. • Reconcile corporate card activity and follow up on missing documentation, policy exceptions, or coding issues. • Maintain vendor records, including new supplier setup and updates, while supporting tax documentation and 1099-related compliance requirements. • Contribute to month-end activities by helping reconcile accounts payable balances, reviewing open items, and preparing accrual support. • Support audit and control requirements by retaining proper documentation and identifying opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

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

Medical Payment Poster Specialist

Sacramento, CA
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Temporary to Hire
22 - 24 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Medical Payment Poster Specialist to join a healthcare revenue cycle team in Sacramento, California. This is a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent, supporting in-office operations and ensuring accurate, timely posting of insurance and patient payments. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of medical billing processes, payment application, and account reconciliation, along with the ability to identify issues that require follow-up. Responsibilities: • Accurately apply insurance reimbursements to patient accounts at the line-item level within the designated billing platform. • Review posted payments against payer agreements and internal guidelines to confirm amounts are correct. • Record patient payments promptly and maintain complete account documentation. • Enter denials, zero-payment responses, and related adjustments, then alert the appropriate collections team member for further action. • Process takebacks and recoupments in accordance with established procedures and payer requirements. • Monitor payment activity for recurring issues such as underpayments or denial patterns and communicate findings to leadership. • Reconcile daily posted totals to settlement reports to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies quickly. • Direct payer correspondence and remittance-related documentation to the appropriate team members for next steps.
2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

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

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Broderick, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
Lisa Cole with Robert Half is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable and Inventory Specialist a great company near the West Sacramento area. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in AR, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working in a fast-paced environment. If you are interested in this position, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832 Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process and post incoming payments accurately and efficiently</li><li>Monitor customer accounts for delayed payments and follow up as needed</li><li>Reconcile AR transactions and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Generate and distribute invoices and account statements</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing issues</li><li>Maintain accurate records and documentation</li><li>Provide excellent customer service to clients regarding billing inquiries</li></ul>
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z