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10 results for Payroll Specialist Professional Services Industry in San Marcos, CA

Payroll Specialist

La Mesa, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a government entity in La Mesa, California through a Long-term Contract assignment. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate, timely payroll operations for a large and varied employee population in a hands-on environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing detailed payroll tasks, working with manual processes, and partnering closely with finance to keep payroll activities running smoothly. Responsibilities:• Process biweekly payroll for a workforce of more than 290 employees, including part-time staff, while meeting established deadlines.• Handle payroll administration for a mix of employee groups such as public safety personnel, salaried team members, and hourly staff.• Collect, verify, and enter information from department-submitted paper timesheets into the payroll system with a high degree of accuracy.• Complete payroll uploads, transmittals, and related processing steps required to finalize each pay cycle.• Maintain employee deductions and wage garnishments, ensuring updates are applied correctly in payroll records.• Support retirement and pension-related reporting, including CalPERS documentation and associated payroll data.• Assist with quarterly payroll tax filing activities by following established procedures and timelines.• Use Excel extensively for payroll tracking, reconciliations, and reporting, and work within a legacy payroll platform to support daily operations.• Coordinate with finance personnel to resolve payroll questions and help sustain consistent processing during ongoing operational needs.
2026-05-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary to Hire
30.4 - 35.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a mission-driven non-profit organization in San Diego, California. This Contract to Permanent opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage accurate payroll administration, maintain employee data integrity, and provide responsive support to internal stakeholders. The role partners closely with payroll and human resources leadership to help ensure timely processing, reliable reporting, and compliance with established procedures. Responsibilities: • Manage semi-monthly payroll cycles from data collection through final submission, and complete additional off-cycle payments or manual checks when required. • Prepare separation payments accurately, including eligible accrued time payouts and applicable benefit deductions for departing employees. • Maintain employee payroll records and update personnel data to support accurate pay, deductions, and reporting. • Research payroll questions, identify the source of discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner. • Review timekeeping records for accuracy, including hours worked, leave coding, meal period compliance, allocations, multiple pay rates, and approved adjustments. • Audit payroll results and produce reconciliations and reports for human resources, finance, accounting, and audit requests. • Review personnel action documentation and ensure system updates are completed correctly and in alignment with internal procedures. • Administer wage garnishments and support retirement plan processing, including enrollments, updates, terminations, and related deduction transfers. • Reconcile benefit invoices, investigate billing variances, and confirm payroll deductions align with enrolled benefit plans. • Process invoices related to payroll services and retrieve supporting documentation requested by internal teams or external auditors.
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oceanside, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 38 USD / Hourly
A growing company in Oceanside is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing, employee payroll support, and compliance-related payroll activities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees while maintaining compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable handling payroll in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPayroll Administration<ul><li>Process biweekly and semi-monthly payroll for multi-department employee groups</li><li>Review and audit payroll data including timekeeping, overtime, and payroll adjustments</li><li>Maintain payroll records, employee changes, and payroll documentation</li><li>Process garnishments, deductions, bonuses, and tax updates accurately</li><li>Support payroll reconciliations and reporting processes</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities including W-2 preparation support</li></ul>Compliance & Reporting<ul><li>Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and company policies</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information</li><li>Assist with payroll audits and reporting requests</li><li>Support process improvement initiatives related to payroll operations</li></ul>
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist (Manufacturing Industry)

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
A manufacturing company in Vista is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing and payroll compliance for a large employee workforce. This role will support payroll administration for hourly, salaried, and production employees while ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate has experience working in manufacturing or operational environments and understands the complexities of payroll processing for high-volume employee populations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPayroll Processing<ul><li>Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple departments</li><li>Audit timesheets, shift differentials, overtime, and payroll adjustments</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee payroll changes accurately</li><li>Process garnishments, deductions, and payroll corrections</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting and payroll reconciliations</li><li>Support year-end payroll processing and reporting requirements</li></ul>Compliance & Employee Support<ul><li>Ensure payroll compliance with labor laws and company policies</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Assist with audits and payroll documentation requests</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee information</li></ul>
2026-05-11T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

La Jolla, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 30 USD / Hourly
Our client, a growing construction company in San Diego, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract-to-permanent opportunity. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong AP experience, preferably within the construction industry, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner</li><li>Review invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests for accuracy and proper approval</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents</li><li>Code invoices to the general ledger</li><li>Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Communicate with vendors and internal project teams regarding payment status and invoice issues</li><li>Maintain organized and accurate AP files and records</li><li>Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable</li><li>Support accounting and finance team with other duties as needed</li></ul>
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
Our client in San Diego, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their growing accounting team. This role is ideal for a professional with strong invoice processing experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting day-to-day accounting operations. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents</li><li>Review and reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers</li><li>Maintain accurate accounts payable records and documentation</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries and build positive working relationships</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and internal accounting controls</li><li>Support audits by providing requested documentation and account details</li></ul>
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing biotech organization in San Diego, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This part-time opportunity, expected to average 20–25 hours per week, will support daily payables activity and key close-cycle tasks within a manufacturing setting. The position works closely with the finance team and contributes to accurate financial reporting, vendor support, and efficient invoice processing. Responsibilities: • Manage a steady flow of vendor invoices, including purchase order-backed invoices and three-way matching, while ensuring entries are completed accurately and on schedule. • Enter payable transactions into the accounting system with careful attention to coding, approval status, and supporting documentation. • Partner with suppliers to address billing questions, resolve discrepancies, and provide updates related to payment timing and account activity. • Review and process employee reimbursement requests in alignment with company policies and submission requirements. • Assist with month-end accounting work by preparing accrual support, reconciling selected balances, and helping maintain close deadlines. • Maintain organized and reliable financial records that support audit readiness and adherence to internal controls. • Contribute to payment operations such as ACH activity and check runs to help ensure timely disbursement of funds. • Work collaboratively with finance colleagues on special projects and other accounting-related assignments as business needs evolve.
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Coordinator

Encinitas, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 33 USD / Hourly
A growing healthcare organization in Encinitas is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to support payroll processing, employee payroll inquiries, and payroll administration functions for a multi-department workforce. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in detail-oriented environments and thrives in positions requiring accuracy, organization, and strong follow-through. The Payroll Coordinator will work closely with HR and accounting teams to help ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Processing & Administration<ul><li>Assist with biweekly payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Review timesheets, overtime, and payroll adjustments for accuracy</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee payroll updates</li><li>Process deductions, garnishments, and payroll-related changes</li><li>Support payroll audits and reporting processes</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies</li></ul>HR & Compliance Support<ul><li>Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information</li><li>Support payroll compliance and documentation requirements</li><li>Assist with onboarding payroll setup and employee record updates</li><li>Coordinate with HR regarding employee status changes and payroll updates</li></ul>
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 34 USD / Hourly
A professional services company in Carlsbad is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting support. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple accounting functions while contributing to a collaborative finance team. The Accounting Specialist will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting operational accounting processes in a fast-paced business environment. ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations<ul><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, vendor statements, and customer accounts</li><li>Assist with journal entries and general ledger maintenance</li><li>Support month-end close and financial reporting activities</li><li>Maintain organized accounting documentation and records</li><li>Assist with invoice tracking and payment processing</li></ul>Reporting & Administrative Support<ul><li>Prepare financial reports and account reconciliations</li><li>Support audit preparation and accounting documentation requests</li><li>Assist with data analysis and accounting process improvements</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operational teams regarding account inquiries</li></ul>
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Legal Billing Specialist

La Jolla, CA
remote
Temporary to Hire
28 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Billing Specialist to join a law firm in California in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This position supports accurate, timely invoicing by coordinating attorney billing, managing electronic submissions, and addressing client-specific billing requirements. The ideal candidate brings legal billing experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to handle a high-volume billing cycle with precision. Responsibilities: • Prepare, revise, and finalize prebills based on attorney direction, including tasks such as allocating charges across matters, applying available retainer balances, and readying invoices for submission. • Process billable time and related charges for attorneys and paralegals in accordance with client billing rules and firm standards. • Transmit invoices through electronic billing platforms and investigate submission errors or rejections to ensure prompt resolution. • Manage a substantial volume of invoices each billing period while maintaining accuracy and meeting established deadlines. • Verify billing details and supporting records to confirm completeness, correctness, and compliance before invoices are released. • Research billing questions, troubleshoot discrepancies, and respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders regarding invoice status or issues. • Apply client-specific guidelines related to rates, formats, billing schedules, and cost controls to produce compliant invoices. • Partner with the Billing Manager, fellow billing specialists, and legal staff to address exceptions, meet billing targets, and support ongoing process improvements. • Use billing applications effectively, including resolving system-related issues that affect invoice generation or submission.
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z