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Payroll Specialist

Sacramento, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
30 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume healthcare organization in San Ramon, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist with strong attention to detail who can independently assess payroll issues, investigate discrepancies, and help drive timely resolution in a fast-moving environment. The role requires strong analytical judgment, deep functional payroll knowledge, and the ability to work across systems, stakeholders, and testing activities with accuracy and urgency. Responsibilities: • Investigate payroll defects across Workday Payroll and related enterprise applications, document findings, and help move issues through to closure. • Support future-state tenant activities, data conversion efforts, and catch-up payroll transactions while partnering with impacted teams to resolve payroll data issues. • Review payroll outcomes during parallel testing, reconcile variances, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate corrective actions. • Manage defect intake by assessing severity, setting priorities, assigning next steps, and escalating critical risks or blockers when needed. • Coordinate testing efforts by organizing plans, timelines, execution steps, and issue follow-up across multiple systems and business workstreams. • Work with internal partners and external vendors to validate and resolve integration-related issues affecting inbound and outbound payroll data flows. • Confirm that fixes are successful by coordinating retesting activities and validating that corrective actions fully address identified problems. • Track testing results and defect patterns to identify recurring concerns, highlight emerging risks, and provide actionable updates to project leadership. • Prepare reports, dashboards, and summary materials that communicate defect status, testing progress, key decisions, and outstanding follow-up items. • Maintain complete documentation of test results, issue histories, resolutions, and lessons learned to support future testing cycles and continuous improvement.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Stockton, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a company in Stockton, California on a permanent contract basis. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations by handling payables, maintaining organized financial records, and assisting with administrative coordination. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with invoice processing and vendor communication, along with the ability to manage deadlines in a structured office environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee accounts payable activities from invoice receipt through payment processing, ensuring transactions are coded correctly and completed on time. • Examine invoices and related backup documents to confirm accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization before entry. • Respond to vendor questions, research account issues, and help resolve payment or statement discrepancies efficiently. • Organize and upload budgets, contracts, and other accounting records while keeping electronic files current and easy to access. • Maintain precise accounts payable records and support consistent documentation practices across financial files. • Assist with reconciliations and provide additional accounting support as priorities shift within the department. • Deliver administrative assistance through data entry, document handling, and general office coordination tasks. • Partner with accounting and administrative colleagues to keep projects on schedule and meet operational deadlines.
2026-10-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Sacramento, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
32 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a growing construction company in Sacramento, California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who can oversee payroll operations with accuracy while also supporting employee records, onboarding, and light administrative accounting tasks. The role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who is comfortable answering employee questions, coordinating with supervisors, and helping keep payroll processes running smoothly. Responsibilities: • Administer recurring payroll for hourly staff and support bonus payment processing while ensuring timely and accurate completion of each cycle. • Maintain employee payroll records by updating earnings, deductions, benefit elections, and other key data, and perform routine audits to confirm accuracy. • Coordinate employee setup and offboarding activities, including entering new employee information and processing separations in payroll systems. • Review and reconcile payroll-related invoices, respond to agency or vendor notices, and help resolve discrepancies efficiently. • Serve as a resource for employees and managers by answering payroll and benefits questions and assisting with system access issues when needed. • Provide occasional reception or front office support to help maintain daily business operations. • Contribute to workplace safety initiatives and complete assigned operational or administrative projects as needed.
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

West Sacramento, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
62400 - 75000 USD / Yearly
Amanda Warren is looking for a Certified Payroll Specialist to support subcontractor payroll compliance for construction projects in West Sacramento, California. This role focuses on reviewing certified payroll obligations, maintaining accurate compliance records, and coordinating with subcontractors and internal teams to keep documentation complete and current. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a regulated environment. Responsibilities:• Evaluate newly executed subcontract agreements to determine prevailing wage, certified payroll, insurance, and related compliance obligations.• Track subcontractor adherence to applicable state and federal payroll standards throughout the life of each project.• Examine certified payroll submissions from subcontractors and lower-tier partners, confirming completeness, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.• Audit and reconcile payroll and compliance data received from subcontractors, addressing inconsistencies before records are finalized.• Communicate with subcontractor contacts to obtain missing forms, signatures, and supporting documents in a timely manner.• Maintain organized databases and documentation systems that reflect each project's compliance status, insurance records, and subcontract requirements.• Partner with accounting teams to verify compliance milestones that may affect payment processing and release schedules.• Respond to internal and external questions related to payroll compliance, resolving issues efficiently to support project continuity.• Contribute to process improvement efforts by refining compliance workflows and maintaining current standard operating procedures.• Perform additional administrative or project-related duties as assigned to support departmental objectives.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor

Roseville, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Supervisor to lead accurate, timely payroll operations and compliance for a large workforce in Roseville, California. This role oversees end-to-end payroll processing, supports compliance across multiple states, and helps maintain reliable payroll records and reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical payroll knowledge, and hands-on experience with high-volume payroll environments. For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832. Responsibilities:• Oversee complete payroll processing from data review through final submission for a workforce of more than 500 employees.• Direct bi-monthly payroll cycles and ensure all payments, adjustments, and deductions are completed accurately and on schedule.• Monitor payroll activities across multiple states to maintain compliance with varying tax rules, wage laws, and regulatory requirements.• Supervise daily payroll operations, provide guidance to team members, and resolve escalated payroll issues in a timely manner.• Manage payroll administration within ADP Workforce Now and support payroll-related recordkeeping, auditing, and reporting activities.• Review employee earnings, garnishments, benefits, taxes, and other payroll changes to ensure correct application each pay period.• Partner with internal stakeholders to investigate discrepancies, answer payroll questions, and improve process consistency.• Support payroll system-related updates and workflows involving platforms such as Viewpoint Vista and other payroll tools when needed.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Payroll Coordinator

Lodi, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
21.4225 - 24.805 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to support payroll and related administrative activities for a service-focused organization in Lodi, California. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who enjoys accurate data handling, responsive employee support, and working in a fast-moving environment with firm deadlines. The ideal candidate will help maintain payroll records, assist with time and attendance review, and contribute to smooth day-to-day payroll operations while protecting sensitive information. Responsibilities: • Review employee time and attendance information for completeness, accuracy, and timely processing before payroll deadlines. • Enter and update payroll-related details in company systems while keeping employee records organized and current. • Assist team members and employees with payroll questions, providing clear and attentive customer support. • Maintain documentation associated with payroll activities, including records tied to employee status changes and pay-related updates. • Identify discrepancies in payroll data, research issues, and escalate or resolve them in accordance with established procedures. • Support recurring payroll tasks by following checklists, meeting required timelines, and ensuring compliance with standard processes. • Handle confidential employee and payroll information with discretion and a high level of care.
2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Sacramento, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a professional services firm in Sacramento, California. This position is centered on processing payables accurately, maintaining dependable financial records, and helping ensure smooth coordination between internal teams and external vendors. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in an on-site office environment. For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832. Responsibilities:• Examine incoming invoices to confirm billing details, account allocation, and required approvals before payment is issued.• Record invoices, disbursements, and related transaction data accurately within the firm’s accounting platform.• Maintain vendor profiles and assist with onboarding new suppliers while keeping documentation complete and current.• Apply expenses to the appropriate general ledger accounts, departments, or client-related matters with a high degree of accuracy.• Reconcile accounts payable activity, investigate variances, and address outstanding issues in a timely manner.• Process check activity and ensure deposit information is entered correctly in banking and accounting systems.• Produce accounts payable reports and supporting financial documentation for internal review and audit readiness.• Organize payment records and accounting files to support compliance with firm standards and regulatory expectations.• Communicate with staff members and vendors to resolve questions involving invoices, payment status, or account discrepancies.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Antioch, CA
onsite
Temporary to Hire
23 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a healthcare organization. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with invoices, payments, reconciliations, and billing-related activities in a detail-focused environment. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, coordinate approvals, and ensure transactions are processed efficiently while supporting both payables and receivables functions. Responsibilities:• Review accounts payable documentation for accuracy and process invoices through designated financial systems before submitting items for final handling.• Coordinate with practice managers and other approvers to secure timely authorization for invoice payment and related financial transactions.• Gather and organize required information for new vendor setup, then provide complete documentation to the parent organization for onboarding.• Verify that approval routing follows the correct authority structure and confirm transactions are directed to the appropriate decision-makers when roles or reporting lines change.• Record and reconcile incoming deposits, including occasional cash payments, while maintaining accurate supporting documentation.• Assist with accounts receivable and billing activities by tracking payments, resolving discrepancies, and updating financial records.• Perform account reconciliations to identify variances, investigate issues, and support accurate month-to-month reporting.• Maintain organized accounting files and ensure financial activity is documented in accordance with internal controls and operational procedures.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

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