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7 results for Payroll Specialist in San Diego, CA

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, California
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Oceanside, California in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a high-volume environment, enjoys resolving payroll discrepancies, and takes pride in producing accurate pay for a large field workforce. The role requires close coordination with job site records, careful review of manual timekeeping documents, and dependable payroll processing using Paychex. Responsibilities:• Gather and review paper timesheets from field employees and internal contacts to prepare weekly payroll for a large employee population.• Investigate missing or unclear time entries by verifying the correct job site, employee details, and hours worked before payroll is finalized.• Process full-cycle payroll through Paychex with a strong focus on wage accuracy, piece-rate calculations, and timely completion.• Compare pay data against submitted records to identify discrepancies and correct errors before checks are issued.• Manage payroll for approximately 400 or more employees each week while maintaining consistent accuracy under deadlines.• Organize and distribute payroll checks into the appropriate employee folders, ensuring earnings tied to multiple jobs are recorded correctly.• Handle manual payroll tasks and check-related activities as needed to support weekly payroll operations.• Maintain careful attention to employee identification details, especially when working with individuals who have similar names.
2026-09-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, California
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Payroll Specialist – TemporaryRobert Half is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a temporary opportunity with an established organization. This position will support payroll processing for multiple locations as part of a larger payroll team. The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage detailed payroll information accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities<ul><li>Process payroll for multiple locations and employee groups</li><li>Review timekeeping, payroll data, deductions, and employee information for accuracy</li><li>Assist with payroll adjustments, corrections, and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Ensure accurate processing of earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related items</li><li>Work closely with HR, accounting, and other payroll team members to address payroll questions and issues</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Utilize Excel to review, organize, and analyze payroll data</li><li>Support the payroll team with various payroll and administrative projects as needed</li></ul>
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist - Bilingual

Oceanside, California
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Temporary / Contract
35 - 40 USD / Hourly
A growing Oceanside company is looking for a highly detail-oriented Bilingual Payroll Specialist to join its accounting and HR team. This position is ideal for someone who has hands-on payroll experience and is comfortable supporting a large hourly workforce.The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for making sure employees are paid accurately and on time while serving as a trusted resource for payroll questions. Because you'll regularly communicate with employees and supervisors in both English and Spanish, strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset are essential.What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll from start to finish</li><li>Review employee timecards, timesheets, PTO, overtime, and other pay information</li><li>Enter and verify new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, and employee updates</li><li>Research missing or incorrect time entries before payroll is finalized</li><li>Calculate regular hours, overtime, bonuses, differentials, and other earnings</li><li>Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies quickly and accurately</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, direct deposit, and tax withholdings</li><li>Work closely with HR and department managers to verify payroll changes</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and payroll-related reporting</li><li>Review payroll registers before final processing</li><li>Assist with year-end W-2 preparation and payroll audits</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and compensation information</li><li>Support payroll tax documentation and compliance activities</li><li>Communicate payroll policies and procedures clearly to employees</li><li>Help improve timekeeping and payroll processes as the company grows</li></ul>
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

San Diego, California
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Temporary to Hire
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a healthcare organization’s accounting team in San Diego, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and takes pride in maintaining accuracy throughout the payables process. The person in this role will help manage invoice activity, support vendor communications, and contribute to month-end accounting efforts while ensuring documentation and approvals are properly handled. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy and enter payment details into the company’s accounting system. • Assign invoices to the correct general ledger accounts and cost centers to support accurate financial reporting. • Coordinate invoice review workflows by submitting items to accounting leadership for authorization and following up as needed. • Verify that all required backup documentation and approvals are in place before invoices move forward for payment. • Maintain organized vendor files and ensure account information and supporting records remain current. • Investigate billing issues, help reconcile discrepancies, and respond to supplier questions in a timely manner. • Assist with payment execution activities, including support for ACH transactions and check runs. • Contribute to month-end close tasks and provide assistance on additional accounting projects when needed.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Vista, California
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 32 USD / Hourly
A growing manufacturing company is adding an AP Specialist to its accounting department. This position will have significant interaction with purchasing, receiving, inventory, operations, and vendors, making it a great fit for someone who enjoys the operational side of accounting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with three-way matching, purchase orders, inventory-related invoices, vendor reconciliations, and month-end close.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process invoices for raw materials, supplies, services, and operating expenses</li><li>Perform three-way matching between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices</li><li>Investigate pricing and quantity discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor master data</li><li>Prepare and process payment batches</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements</li><li>Monitor outstanding invoices and aging</li><li>Research duplicate payments and unapplied credits</li><li>Coordinate with purchasing and receiving to resolve invoice issues</li><li>Assist with month-end close and AP accruals</li><li>Prepare AP-related reports and reconciliations</li><li>Support annual audit requests</li><li>Assist with 1099 reporting</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation for all AP transactions</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline invoice processing</li></ul>
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

San Marcos, California
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
A growing healthcare organization is looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to help manage a high-volume receivables portfolio. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining account reconciliation, payment research, collections, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.You'll work closely with billing, finance, patient/customer service, and operations teams to keep accounts accurate and resolve issues that may delay payment.What You'll Do<ul><li>Manage a portfolio of outstanding receivable accounts</li><li>Review aging reports and prioritize collection activity</li><li>Post and reconcile incoming payments</li><li>Research unapplied cash, short payments, and account discrepancies</li><li>Follow up on outstanding balances through phone and email</li><li>Investigate billing discrepancies and coordinate corrections</li><li>Prepare account statements and supporting documentation</li><li>Work with internal teams to resolve invoice and payment issues</li><li>Process credits, adjustments, and write-offs according to company procedures</li><li>Reconcile AR subledger activity to the general ledger</li><li>Assist with month-end close and AR reporting</li><li>Monitor customer payment trends</li><li>Maintain detailed collection notes and account documentation</li><li>Assist with audit requests and special projects</li></ul>
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Carlsbad, California
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 33 USD / Hourly
A well-established commercial real estate company is adding an Accounts Receivable Specialist to its accounting team. This role will support a portfolio of properties and requires someone who is comfortable balancing detailed accounting work with regular communication with tenants, property managers, and vendors.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond transactional AR and gain exposure to property accounting and real estate operations. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage receivables for an assigned portfolio of properties</li><li>Prepare and review recurring tenant invoices</li><li>Post daily rent and other tenant payments</li><li>Monitor tenant aging and outstanding balances</li><li>Reconcile tenant accounts and monthly statements</li><li>Research discrepancies between leases, invoices, and payments</li><li>Process credits, adjustments, and account corrections</li><li>Communicate with tenants regarding outstanding balances</li><li>Partner with property managers to resolve billing issues</li><li>Track delinquent accounts and collection activity</li><li>Research unapplied cash and unidentified payments</li><li>Assist with monthly property-level reporting</li><li>Reconcile AR activity to the general ledger</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close</li><li>Prepare documentation for audits and financial reviews</li></ul>
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z