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7 results for Payroll Manager in Salinas, CA

Accounts Payable Manager
  • Saratoga, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support a construction-focused organization in Saratoga, California. This hourly W2 position will oversee end-to-end payables operations with an emphasis on high invoice volume, subcontractor disbursements, and accurate project cost allocation. The role requires a strong understanding of construction payment practices, contract compliance, and timely coordination with vendors and project teams to keep financial records precise and up to date.</p><p><br></p><p>The role is only till the end of the year. Our client requires 5 days/week onsite for the 1st month, but after that it can go down to 3 days onsite. They are using Concur. Proficiency in Concur is required.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are ready to start an AP Manager role on September 14, please apply today!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle for vendor invoices and subcontractor payment requests in a high-volume construction environment.</p><p>• Review submitted billing against purchase orders, contracts, and supporting documents to confirm accuracy before approval and payment.</p><p>• Assign expenses to the appropriate jobs and cost codes to support reliable project budgeting and financial reporting.</p><p>• Monitor lien waivers, insurance documentation, and other compliance records to ensure payment releases meet contractual requirements.</p><p>• Reconcile vendor statements, address payment-related questions, and resolve discrepancies in a timely and thorough manner.</p><p>• Prepare and schedule disbursements through checks, ACH, wires, or joint checks while considering cash flow needs and available payment discounts.</p><p>• Partner with project managers and internal stakeholders to confirm work completion, route approvals, and maintain proper payment controls.</p><p>• Support month-end activities by assisting with accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and related accounts payable reporting.</p>
  • 2026-09-03T00:00:00Z
Sr. Payroll Accountant
  • Castroville, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Accountant to join a respected construction organization in California. This onsite role is suited for a detail-oriented payroll accountant who can manage weekly payroll operations, support benefits administration, and maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment. The position works closely with finance and internal teams to ensure employee pay, reporting, and related records are handled accurately and confidentially.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer weekly payroll for union and nonunion employees, ensuring wages are processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Audit timesheets, pay adjustments, overtime, garnishments, deductions, and benefit-related payroll entries before final submission.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll activity across multiple union agreements, including classification-specific rates, fringe calculations, and required deductions.</p><p>• Prepare and submit union remittance and benefit documentation, confirming contributions and payments are completed by required deadlines.</p><p>• Oversee payroll-related employee setup and status changes, including tax elections, direct deposit details, deductions, and benefits enrollment updates.</p><p>• Maintain organized payroll, benefits, and personnel records while safeguarding sensitive compensation and employee information.</p><p>• Research payroll discrepancies and resolve issues promptly to prevent delays or inaccuracies in employee compensation.</p><p>• Produce workers’ compensation payroll reports and supporting wage records for internal and external reporting needs.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders on prevailing wage and certified payroll matters and assist with payroll system issue resolution and data validation between platforms.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore</p>
  • 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to guide people operations and support business objectives in Santa Clara, California. This position partners closely with leadership to foster a positive employee experience, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen core HR programs across the organization. The role also provides oversight for HR administration, benefits, employee relations, and talent processes while helping improve systems and workflows.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily HR activities and provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to members of the human resources team.<br>• Partner with managers to address employee concerns, interpret workplace policies, and support fair, consistent employment practices.<br>• Conduct and manage employee relations matters, including investigations, documentation, and resolution of workplace issues.<br>• Oversee benefits administration, leave programs, workers’ compensation matters, and workplace accommodation processes.<br>• Lead hiring efforts by coordinating recruiting activities, onboarding plans, and new employee orientation to support a smooth start for new hires.<br>• Manage performance review cycles, employee development efforts, and broader talent management initiatives that support retention and growth.<br>• Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations and ensure required HR records and reporting are completed accurately.<br>• Use HRIS and related tools to maintain employee data, review workforce trends, and provide actionable insights to organizational leaders.<br>• Drive improvements to HR processes, systems, and cross-functional initiatives that increase efficiency and strengthen employee support.<br>• Coordinate training, compliance, safety, and engagement programs that contribute to a well-informed and connected workforce.
  • 2026-09-02T00:00:00Z
Benefits Manager
  • San Jose, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 52 - 58 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong><u>CONTRACT ROLE:</u></strong> <strong>Estimated 3-6 months </strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Benefits Manager to support a client with a contract opportunity, to help provide interim support in benefits, LOA, and lead open enrollment during the estimated 3-6 months coverage period. The client is located in the SF Bay Area and needs someone to work Pacific Standard Time hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This role will oversee day-to-day benefits operations, employee communications, leave coordination, and compliance activities while helping ensure a smooth and accurate experience for employees. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of benefits administration, open enrollment, vendor partnership, and regulatory requirements, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead benefits onboarding activities for new employees and coordinate annual enrollment efforts, including creating and delivering clear informational materials.</p><p>• Oversee benefit plan participation updates, qualifying life event changes, and eligibility administration to maintain accurate employee records.</p><p>• Maintain benefit and payroll documentation while working closely with payroll partners to verify deductions and resolve data discrepancies.</p><p>• Serve as a primary point of contact for insurance carriers, external administrators, and other benefit vendors to address service issues and support accurate plan administration.</p><p>• Coordinate leave-related processes, including family, medical, and disability absences, in collaboration with designated leave management partners.</p><p>• Administer workers’ compensation activities and facilitate ergonomic accommodation requests for employees as needed.</p><p>• Perform billing reviews, reconciliation activities, compliance reporting, and required filings to ensure deadlines and financial accuracy are met.</p><p>• Monitor adherence to applicable federal, state, and local benefit regulations by conducting routine audits and supporting compliant administrative practices.</p><p>• Partner with HR leadership to assess benefit offerings, respond to workforce needs, and support programs aligned with business objectives.</p>
  • 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support construction-related accounting operations in San Jose, California. This role focuses on managing payables across multiple projects, ensuring invoices, subcontractor documentation, and payment records are handled with precision. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting knowledge, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the complete accounts payable cycle for vendor and subcontractor invoices across active construction projects.</p><p>• Review invoices against purchase orders and receiving records to confirm accuracy before payment is issued.</p><p>• Assign expenses to the correct job numbers, project phases, cost codes, and ledger accounts.</p><p>• Administer subcontractor billing documents, including progress payment requests and related supporting materials.</p><p>• Collect and track required lien waiver documentation prior to releasing payments.</p><p>• Maintain organized vendor and subcontractor records, including tax forms, insurance certificates, and compliance paperwork.</p><p>• Prepare scheduled payment batches, including checks and electronic disbursements, in accordance with company procedures.</p><p>• Investigate statement differences, respond to payment inquiries, and work with project teams to resolve approval issues.</p><p>• Contribute to period-end accounting tasks by assisting with payables reconciliations, accrual support, audit requests, and 1099 reporting.</p>
  • 2026-09-02T00:00:00Z
Finance & Accounting Manager
  • Monterey, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 115000 USD / Yearly
  • Job Title: Finance &amp; Accounting Manager – Retail Services Join a great and growing company that offers excellent development opportunities and employee benefits &amp; perks! Are you seeking to a role in management accounting with a well established local company? Our position has so much to offer for a skilled accountant. Responsibilities: Oversee and direct the Finance, Accounting, and Operational Data programs to support the company in meeting its annual objectives and executing its long-term strategic vision. Lead, manage, and mentor all accounting department functions, including overseeing direct report staff. Develop and supervise retail-oriented financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate sales, inventory, operational, and management data to inform decision-making. Champion continuous process improvement for finance operations, reporting, and internal controls to drive greater accuracy, efficiency, and insight across the retail business. Guide the development and execution of best practices for all administrative and financial functions, ensuring optimal investment and allocation of resources based on retail sector needs. Facilitate companywide goal-setting and annual budget processes, providing leadership and direction that aligns with retail-specific performance metrics. Partner closely with retail operations and business leaders, offering actionable financial insights and recommendations that improve store performance, margin, and growth. Provide leaders with accessible, actionable operational data and performance metrics to achieve sales and profitability targets. Ensure completeness, timeliness, and compliance of all financial information according to GAAP and established retail accounting standards. Provide oversight for financial accounting, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance, including annual audits, tax filings, and retirement plan audits. Drive adoption and optimal use of ERP and POS systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams, promoting data-driven decision-making and leveraging emerging technologies suitable for retail operations. Promote strong communication and documentation standards across all finance and operational teams to ensure business objectives are met effectively and efficiently. Posted by Director of Recruiting Scott Moore (Also connect on LinkedIn)
  • 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accounting Manager
  • Monterey, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 95000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting functions for a hospitality-focused organization in Monterey, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening controls, and delivering timely reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with both operational teams and finance partners in a service-oriented environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities to ensure records are complete, accurate, and aligned with company policy and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and other financial documentation required for monthly reporting.</p><p>• Manage receivables by applying payments, balancing daily activity, investigating variances, and addressing account issues promptly.</p><p>• Oversee payables operations, including invoice approval workflows, coding accuracy, vendor account balancing, payment processing, and check runs.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll-related accounting tasks, including employee status updates, compensation changes, payroll review, and bi-weekly reconciliation.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations and drive the month-end close process to produce reliable financial statements and management reports.</p><p>• Partner with department leaders to improve financial procedures, support accurate expense coding, and monitor performance against budget.</p><p>• Track overdue balances, issue collection communications, and follow established procedures to resolve delinquent accounts.</p><p>• Contribute to tax and audit activities by preparing required support, including annual 1099 reporting and responses to accounting inquiries.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott G. Moore (Apply here and connect on LinkedIn)</p>
  • 2026-08-14T00:00:00Z