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64 results for Payroll Manager in Santa Clara, CA

Payroll Manager
  • San Ramon, California
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 60 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an experienced payroll manager to oversee large-scale payroll operations for one of our clients on an interim basis. This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role designed for an operational expert who thrives in high-volume, complex environments and excels at day-to-day execution and process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Responsibilities:</u></p><p>• Manage and mentor a team of payroll specialists, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous professional development.</p><p>• Oversee the end-to-end processing and execution of US payroll for a massive population (100K+ employees), ensuring flawless execution, compliance, and timeliness across pay cycles.</p><p>• Drive the daily leverage and optimization of Workday Payroll, ensuring system capabilities are fully utilized to streamline workflows, auditing, and reporting.</p><p>• Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, healthcare-specific labor requirements, and internal audit controls.</p><p>• Serve as the primary operational contact for key partners across HR, Finance, and Enterprise Systems to ensure alignment and resolve operational inquiries promptly.</p><p>• Identify operational bottlenecks, streamline day-to-day workflows, and implement scalable best practices to modernize and stabilize payroll delivery.</p>
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • San Francisco Bay Area, California
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 165000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE DETAILS</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PAYROLL MANAGER </strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced and driven Payroll Manager to lead and enhance the payroll operations for a well-established healthcare organization. This role requires an individual with a strong background in payroll systems, compliance, and team leadership, who can embrace technological advancements and process improvements. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise and mentor a team of 5 payroll specialists to ensure efficient and accurate payroll operations.</p><p>• Oversee payroll processing for the organization, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and labor regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with HR and Finance departments to align compensation policies, benefits deductions, and reporting practices.</p><p>• Review, audit, and approve payroll reports and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Maintain and optimize payroll systems, recommending and implementing software upgrades as needed.</p><p>• Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries, discrepancies, and concerns in a timely manner.</p><p>• Ensure timely submission of payroll-related filings and reports to regulatory agencies.</p><p>• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to improve efficiency and ensure compliance.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and best practices to keep the organization compliant.</p>
  • 2026-09-02T00:00:00Z
Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director
  • Walnut Creek, California
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 125000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a complex workforce in Walnut Creek, California. This role is ideal for someone who brings deep knowledge of union construction payroll, strong command of compliance requirements, and the ability to guide a payroll team while working closely with external processing partners. The successful candidate will combine accuracy, sound judgment, and a service-minded approach to ensure payroll is delivered correctly, on schedule, and in alignment with company standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct full-cycle payroll activities, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time across regular payroll cycles and special payments.<br>• Maintain and review employee payroll data, including compensation adjustments, position updates, withholding changes, and deduction elections.<br>• Investigate payroll issues, correct discrepancies promptly, and perform recurring audits to strengthen accuracy and compliance.<br>• Lead daily payroll operations in accordance with established policies, internal controls, and applicable wage and tax regulations.<br>• Supervise and support a small payroll team, providing guidance, prioritization, and quality oversight.<br>• Prepare and submit payroll-related tax filings, garnishment remittances, and required weekly payment activities.<br>• Coordinate quarterly and year-end payroll tax reporting to meet all filing deadlines and reporting obligations.<br>• Oversee union payroll reporting requirements and contribute to certified payroll documentation when needed.<br>• Partner with external payroll providers to manage processing workflows, resolve issues, and improve service execution.
  • 2026-09-16T00:00:00Z
Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director
  • San Ramon, California
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 165000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate, compliant payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in San Ramon, California. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical payroll expertise with strong leadership skills and can guide high-volume processing across multiple states. The successful candidate will partner closely with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls, resolve issues efficiently, and ensure timely payroll delivery from start to finish.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead end-to-end payroll operations for a large employee population, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage payroll processing across multiple states and legal entities while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements.<br>• Oversee payroll calculations involving regular earnings, commissions, and other variable compensation elements.<br>• Review payroll reconciliations, audit findings, and internal control activities to identify discrepancies and drive corrective action.<br>• Direct year-end payroll activities, including W-2 and W-2C preparation, validation, and distribution.<br>• Supervise and develop payroll team members by providing training, coaching, and performance guidance.<br>• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Compliance, Internal Audit, and business leadership to address payroll questions and support operational needs.<br>• Monitor timekeeping inputs and related processes to improve payroll accuracy and reduce processing issues.<br>• Use payroll systems and reporting tools, including Excel-based analysis, to investigate exceptions and support decision-making.
  • 2026-08-27T00:00:00Z
Payroll Supervisor
  • Emeryville, California
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in California. This position plays a key role in managing end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, and supporting a dependable payroll process for employees across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to guide payroll administration in a high-volume environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Administer payroll for a workforce of roughly 200 employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing</li><li>Coordinate employee onboarding, including new hire documentation and system setup</li><li>Prepare and submit certified payroll reports while maintaining compliance requirements</li><li>Support field operations by managing mobile devices, phones, and other technology-related needs</li><li>Generate workforce and labor hour reports for management review</li><li>Process wage garnishments, child support deductions, and other payroll-related withholdings</li><li>Handle employment verification inquiries and related documentation requests</li><li>Manage employee leave and disability claim administration</li><li>Assist with benefits audits by validating employee data and supporting compliance efforts</li><li>Prepare and submit workers’ compensation documentation and reporting</li><li>Provide documentation and administrative support for audit and compliance-related projects</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z
Payroll
  • Colma, California
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 105000 - 112000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented payroll specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce in California. This role is well suited for someone who combines strong payroll knowledge with benefits administration experience and a careful approach to compliance, confidentiality, and employee support. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of California payroll practices and can manage payroll activities while helping maintain benefit programs and related records.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for employees with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.<br>• Review payroll data for earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments to ensure compliance with California regulations and internal controls.<br>• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, qualifying life event updates, and annual open enrollment activities.<br>• Maintain payroll and benefits records while safeguarding sensitive employee information and resolving discrepancies promptly.<br>• Support union payroll administration by applying relevant pay rules, deductions, and reporting requirements correctly.<br>• Prepare payroll-related year-end activities, including W-2 coordination, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation.<br>• Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, leave changes, and benefit coverage in a timely and courteous manner.<br>• Use spreadsheets and reporting tools to analyze payroll information, validate entries, and improve day-to-day accuracy.<br>• Partner with accounting, HR, and other internal stakeholders to ensure payroll and benefits processes run smoothly.
  • 2026-09-03T00:00:00Z
Payroll
  • Richmond, California
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 87000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll and Accounting Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a mid-sized workforce in California. This role is ideal for someone who is confident managing end-to-end payroll across multiple states, maintaining compliance, and supporting employees with payroll-related questions. The position requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process biweekly payroll for 160+ employees, including timesheets, stipends, garnishments, and compliance with California labor laws.</li><li>Administer CalSTRS reporting, benefits enrollment, and contribution payments.</li><li>Handle accounts payable, employee reimbursements, and payroll-related journal entries in Sage Intacct.</li><li>Reconcile payroll balance sheet accounts and assist with month-end accruals.</li><li>Collaborate with HR to maintain employee records and produce workforce reports.</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Concord, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 32 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a reliable Payroll Specialist to join a stone, glass, and concrete manufacturing organization in Concord, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who can oversee weekly payroll with precision while also supporting core human resources activities. The position plays an important role in maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating benefit and leave administration, and helping the HR team stay aligned with compliance requirements in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and adjustments are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Verify payroll data by reviewing hours, taxes, benefit withholdings, retirement contributions, and other earnings or deduction entries before each pay cycle is finalized.<br>• Prepare and submit required payroll tax payments and related filings, and administer wage garnishments and other mandatory deductions.<br>• Investigate payroll issues, respond to employee questions, and resolve discrepancies through careful research and documentation.<br>• Maintain secure payroll files and support reporting and reconciliation activities to help ensure clean and accurate records.<br>• Assist with benefits administration by reconciling insurance invoices, updating enrollment information, and coordinating with carriers when issues arise.<br>• Track leave activity and maintain organized documentation for absences and employee support matters tied to payroll and benefits.<br>• Support human resources operations by preparing employment documentation, coordinating interviews, assisting with onboarding, and maintaining personnel records.<br>• Monitor employment eligibility documentation, help conduct periodic audits, and contribute to HR compliance efforts while protecting confidential employee information.
  • 2026-09-21T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Concord, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 37 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract assignment in Contra Costa County. This role focuses on payroll and timekeeping functions in a healthcare setting, including reviewing time records, validating hours worked, auditing time results, and making adjustments based on documented rules and policies. The ideal candidate will help ensure accurate payroll processing for hourly employees while working closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Support payroll and timekeeping functions for large company </li><li>Review, audit, and validate time records and hours worked</li><li>Make adjustments based on documented payroll and timekeeping rules</li><li>Use Excel for data review, reporting, and analysis</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-21T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Concord, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract assignment in Contra Costa County. This role focuses on payroll and timekeeping functions including reviewing time records, validating hours worked, auditing time results, and making adjustments based on documented rules and policies. The ideal candidate will help ensure accurate payroll processing for hourly employees while working closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records</p><p><br></p><p>Payroll Representative is responsible for performing daily timekeeping and payroll tasks to support the organization’s workforce and payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing in compliance with state and federal requirements</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Duties</strong>:</p><ul><li>Support payroll and timekeeping functions for large company</li><li>Review, audit, and validate time records and hours worked</li><li>Make adjustments based on documented payroll and timekeeping rules</li><li>Use Excel for data review, reporting, and analysis</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-21T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Walnut Creek, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Payroll Specialist</strong></p><p><strong>Contract-to-Hire Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established construction company seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role will be responsible for processing payroll for field and office employees while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment. The ideal candidate will have experience handling high-volume payroll in a construction or project-based environment and be comfortable working with multiple pay rates, certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and union payroll where applicable.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly and biweekly payroll for field and office employees accurately and on time.</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, wage changes, deductions, garnishments, and benefit elections.</li><li>Review and reconcile payroll registers, labor reports, and payroll-related general ledger accounts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements when applicable.</li><li>Process and audit employee timecards and labor allocations for job costing purposes.</li><li>Prepare certified payroll reports and supporting documentation for public works projects.</li><li>Coordinate with HR and project teams to ensure accurate employee and project information is reflected in payroll.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, year-end processing, W-2s, and other payroll-related filings.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, benefits, and payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Support payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Martinez, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Posting: Payroll Specialist</strong></p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Contract to Hire </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic and growing organization to find an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong>. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring employees are compensated accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your payroll career while working closely with a supportive and collaborative team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process semi-monthly, biweekly, or weekly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including wage adjustments, benefit deductions, and tax withholding.</li><li>Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.</li><li>Respond promptly to employee inquiries about payroll, deductions, or tax issues.</li><li>Assist with annual reporting requirements, including W-2 and 1099 processing.</li><li>Calculate and process bonuses, overtime, and commissions where applicable.</li><li>Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate onboarding of employee information.</li><li>Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations, including applicable state or regional requirements.</li><li>Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors or agencies when necessary.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Francisco, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable contract, <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to be 100% onsite in San Francisco. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and providing exceptional support to employees.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You&#39;ll Do</strong></p><p>As a Payroll Specialist, you&#39;ll be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payrolls accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Review and validate payroll data, including hours worked, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and other pay adjustments.</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy within payroll systems.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries regarding earnings, deductions, taxes, and time reporting.</li><li>Process payroll-related transactions, including new hires, terminations, promotions, bonuses, and leave of absence changes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Support payroll tax reporting and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation and audits.</li><li>Partner with Human Resources and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.</li><li>Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and special projects.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve operational efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>** If you&#39;re interested in this position, please apply to this position and contact Anabel Lopez-Horta at anabel.lopez-horta - at - roberthalf - .com with your word resume and reference job ID# Payroll Specialist **</p>
  • 2026-09-21T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Francisco Bay Area, California
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTINA TRAN AT ROBERT HALF FOR MORE DETAILS</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PAYROLL SPECIALIST - HYBRID 2 DAYS ONSITE</strong></p><p><strong>90K-100K</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our expanding team. This role is vital to ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing while supporting employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries. As a senior member of the payroll team, you will manage key aspects of payroll administration, reporting, and system maintenance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.</p><p>• Handle payroll transactions such as manual checks, pay adjustments, bonuses, reimbursements, leave processing, and garnishments.</p><p>• Ensure timely and correct payment of payroll taxes and other deductions.</p><p>• Conduct audits and reconcile payroll data, including reconciling balance sheets and preparing tax compliance schedules.</p><p>• Assist in the preparation and validation of W-2 forms and maintain alignment with the general ledger.</p><p>• Provide guidance to employees and managers on complex payroll issues, offering solutions and support.</p><p>• Respond to inquiries from federal, state, and local agencies regarding payroll matters.</p><p>• Maintain payroll systems by updating cost centers, codes, and ensuring system functionality.</p><p>• Generate payroll reports and perform detailed data analysis for business insights.</p><p>• Develop and document payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency and compliance.</p>
  • 2026-09-02T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Ramon, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a long-term contract assignment in Contra Costa County. This role focuses on payroll and timekeeping functions including reviewing time records, validating hours worked, auditing time results, and making adjustments based on documented rules and policies. The ideal candidate will help ensure accurate payroll processing for hourly employees while working closely with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records</p><p><br></p><p>Payroll Representative is responsible for performing daily timekeeping and payroll tasks to support the organization’s workforce and payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing in compliance with state and federal requirements</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Duties</strong>:</p><ul><li>Support payroll and timekeeping functions for large company</li><li>Review, audit, and validate time records and hours worked</li><li>Make adjustments based on documented payroll and timekeeping rules</li><li>Use Excel for data review, reporting, and analysis</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-21T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Ramon, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Payroll Specialist</strong></p><p><strong>Contract-to-Hire Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established construction company seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role will be responsible for processing payroll for field and office employees while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment. The ideal candidate will have experience handling high-volume payroll in a construction or project-based environment and be comfortable working with multiple pay rates, certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and union payroll where applicable.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly and biweekly payroll for field and office employees accurately and on time.</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, wage changes, deductions, garnishments, and benefit elections.</li><li>Review and reconcile payroll registers, labor reports, and payroll-related general ledger accounts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements when applicable.</li><li>Process and audit employee timecards and labor allocations for job costing purposes.</li><li>Prepare certified payroll reports and supporting documentation for public works projects.</li><li>Coordinate with HR and project teams to ensure accurate employee and project information is reflected in payroll.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, year-end processing, W-2s, and other payroll-related filings.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, benefits, and payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Support payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • San Mateo, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 42 - 47 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Payroll Specialist – Year-End Projects (Contract)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> San Mateo County</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> Contract</p><p><strong>Company:</strong> Robert Half</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Specialist for an exciting contract opportunities supporting critical year-end payroll projects. This role is ideal for payroll professionals who enjoy project-based work, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want the flexibility and variety that contract assignments can offer.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have strong year-end payroll experience and enjoy stepping into key initiatives where your expertise can make an immediate impact, we’d like to connect with you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Support year-end payroll processing and related projects</li><li>Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting</li><li>Prepare and validate W-2 data and year-end payroll records</li><li>Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Review payroll tax filings and assist with corrections as needed</li><li>Partner with HR, finance, and internal teams to resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accuracy of employee payroll records in payroll systems</li><li>Support process improvements and cleanup efforts tied to year-end deadlines</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-21T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Antioch, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Payroll Specialist</strong></p><p><strong>Contract-to-Hire Opportunity</strong></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established construction company seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role will be responsible for processing payroll for field and office employees while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment. The ideal candidate will have experience handling high-volume payroll in a construction or project-based environment and be comfortable working with multiple pay rates, certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and union payroll where applicable.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly and biweekly payroll for field and office employees accurately and on time.</li><li>Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, wage changes, deductions, garnishments, and benefit elections.</li><li>Review and reconcile payroll registers, labor reports, and payroll-related general ledger accounts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements when applicable.</li><li>Process and audit employee timecards and labor allocations for job costing purposes.</li><li>Prepare certified payroll reports and supporting documentation for public works projects.</li><li>Coordinate with HR and project teams to ensure accurate employee and project information is reflected in payroll.</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting, year-end processing, W-2s, and other payroll-related filings.</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, benefits, and payroll discrepancies.</li><li>Support payroll audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • San Leandro, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a company in San Leandro, California. This is a Contract position suited for someone with hands-on experience managing full-cycle payroll in a mid-sized employee population. The ideal candidate will help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with payroll regulations and company procedures.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process end-to-end payroll for a workforce of approximately 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in each pay cycle.</p><p>• Review timekeeping, earnings, deductions, and tax data to verify payroll information before final submission.</p><p>• Administer payroll adjustments such as garnishments, withholdings, and other required deductions in accordance with applicable guidelines.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation to ensure organized, audit-ready files.</p><p>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders with professionalism and attention to detail.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll reports and identify discrepancies, taking corrective action when needed.</p><p>• Assist with compliance-related payroll tasks, including adherence to company policies and relevant wage and hour requirements.</p>
  • 2026-09-22T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Salinas, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a busy Human Resources team in Salinas, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident handling sensitive employee information while working through payroll questions and recordkeeping needs. The person in this role will partner closely with payroll leadership to help maintain compliance, resolve issues efficiently, and keep payroll data current across routine transactions and reporting activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage payroll processing activities for employees across multiple states while following applicable federal and state regulations.<br>• Review and handle wage garnishments, employment verification requests, and related payroll documentation with accuracy and discretion.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related questions, researching issues and providing clear, timely responses to employees and internal stakeholders.<br>• Enter and update payroll data in company systems to support personnel changes, earnings, deductions, and other administrative payroll actions.<br>• Assist with payroll reviews and audit activities by preparing records, validating data, and helping identify discrepancies.<br>• Maintain organized payroll files, reports, and supporting documentation while safeguarding confidential employee information.<br>• Generate and update payroll reports to support compliance, record retention, and departmental tracking needs.<br>• Contribute to additional payroll or administrative tasks as business needs require.
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Manager
  • San Francisco, California
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead daily payment operations and ensure accurate, timely processing of vendor invoices in San Francisco, California. This role oversees core accounts payable activities, strengthens controls around disbursements, and supports efficient transaction flow across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing invoice review, payment scheduling, and electronic funds processing while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Improve and streamline AP, reimbursements, and PO processes using automation</li><li>Manage vendor setup, updates, and cleanup</li><li>Prepare and file 1099s correctly</li><li>Support month‑end close with AP reconciliations and accruals</li><li>Handle invoices, reimbursements, and timely vendor payments</li><li>Work with finance leaders to control spending and stay compliant</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-21T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Manager
  • Saratoga, California
  • 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
Accounting Manager
  • Palo Alto, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 70 - 110 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client has some high name recognition, and they need an accounting manager to start on October 5th. This hybrid role in Palo Alto, CA is onsite 2 days/week and 3 days/week remote. Our client is on NetSuite, so ideally, you have proficiency with that ERP. The company is also publicly held, so you must have recent public company experience. </p><p><br></p><p>Our client is a creative SaaS company. However, any accounting leaders from the A.I. industry would do well here. SaaS, A.I., or advanced hardware/robotics industry alums should consider this role. </p><p><br></p><p>Although this is an accounting manager role, assistant controllers and controllers are HIGHLY encouraged to apply. You will be providing critical support through year-end so that means that the more exposure you&#39;ve had to a public company year-end close, the better!</p>
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • San Jose, California
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 55 - 60 USD / Hourly
  • <p>1. Supervises and participates in the daily operations of the assigned college’s Business Services </p><p>Department; leads the preparation of financial performance statements for the operating budget </p><p>of the campus; coordinates financial information flow with the District Office; reconciles budgets </p><p>and produces general ledger and other summary documents; supports fiscal management by </p><p>providing information and consultation on issues, designing forms, charts, or spreadsheets as </p><p>requested. </p><p>2. Performs continuous internal audit of campus financial data and documents to ensure accuracy, </p><p>completeness and compliance with District policies and procedures and applicable government </p><p>regulations; develops and maintains documents and records of transactions to support internal </p><p>and external audits; reviews and verifies the financial management of assigned staff and budget </p><p>officers. </p><p>3. Oversees and prepares periodic financial statements for general fund accounts, grants, and other </p><p>special programs; reviews budget allocations, compiles financial data and prepares reports in </p><p>accordance with financial reporting requirements; assists with year-end closing by preparing </p><p>adjusting entries for college operating and categorical budgets; provides year-end fiscal reports </p><p>for categorical funds. </p><p>4. Conducts special financial research or analytical studies to assist administrators in the </p><p>formulation of new policies and planning of new or revised programs; monitors the financial </p><p>performance of special projects, funds, and grants, preparing mandated compliance reports as </p><p>required; establishes internal controls for monitoring approved budgets; conducts various finan</p><p>cial studies to support budget, project, and grant proposals. </p><p>5. Prepares budget transfers or journal vouchers for corrections or adjustments to the budget; </p><p>reviews expense requisitions for compliance and analyzes and resolves budget variances with </p><p>department heads; receives, reviews and approves budget and expenditure transfers, accounting </p><p>entries and transactions to ensure conformance with funding requirements. </p><p>6. Oversees and participates in approving purchase requisitions for appropriateness and budgetary </p><p>compliance; verifies completeness and conformance of requests and processes requests for the Human Resources Office </p><p>purchase; receives, reviews, and approves requests for checks, warrants, claims, and expense</p>
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Union City, California
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for the organization in Union City, California. This role will lead essential close activities, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and support audit readiness through strong controls and documentation. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entry review while partnering across teams to strengthen accounting processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day AR, AP, and GL operations</p><p>• Own month-end close and financial reporting accuracy</p><p>• Validate journal entries, reconciliations, balances, and variances</p><p>• Create and deliver financial and KPI reports</p><p>• Support development of the annual financial plan</p><p>• Streamline controls, processes, and workflows; ensure proper period close and documentation</p><p>• Lead financial statements and audit support</p><p>• Partner with departments on accurate revenue and expense recognition</p><p>• Hire, coach, and retain accounting staff</p><p>• Oversee sales tax, returns, 1099s, and regulatory compliance</p><p>• Assess and implement accounting systems and tools</p><p>• Ensure compliance with current US GAAP standards</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset and lease accounting records</p><p>• Lead and support ad hoc initiatives, process improvements, and system upgrades</p>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
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