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6 results for Payroll Specialist in Yuba City, CA

Payroll Specialist

Sacramento, CA
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 33 USD / Hourly
Job Summary:The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing and managing payroll operations to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This role supports compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining payroll records, resolving discrepancies, and assisting with reporting and audits. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll on a weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly basis</li><li>Review and validate timesheets, earnings, deductions, and payroll changes for accuracy</li><li>Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and status changes</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies</li><li>Calculate and process bonuses, commissions, garnishments, and benefit deductions</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger accounts related to payroll</li><li>Prepare payroll-related journal entries and assist with month-end close</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll discrepancies</li><li>Support audits by providing payroll documentation and reports as requested</li><li>Generate standard and ad hoc payroll reports for management</li></ul>
2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Sacramento, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
Our client in Sacramento is hiring a Payroll Specialist for a temp-to-hire opportunity. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with experience processing payroll, reconciling reports, maintaining employee records, and addressing payroll-related questions. Based on general knowledge.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
34 - 36 USD / Hourly
Lisa Cole with Robert Half is looking for a Payroll Accountant to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a stable company in the Sacramento area. This position plays a key role in payroll administration, related accounting activities, and employee support while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners. This is a direct hire position that will work 100% in the office with great work life balance and an excellent benefits package. For more information, please reach out to Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. Responsibilities:• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing, ensuring wages, deductions, accruals, and special payments are calculated and submitted correctly.• Administer payroll-related transactions such as garnishments, manual checks, benefit allocations, housing allowances, mileage, travel reimbursements, and other approved payments.• Review and reconcile payroll deductions, benefit liabilities, and payroll balance sheet accounts to maintain accurate financial records.• Prepare payroll journal entries, post adjustments to the general ledger, and coordinate payroll reclassifications with accounting team members.• Handle federal and state payroll tax activities, including recurring filings, payments, and required monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.• Respond to payroll questions from supervisors, employees, and administrators, and investigate discrepancies in partnership with HR, management, and external payroll providers.• Transfer approved timekeeping information into accounting records and provide payroll reports and accrual-related information to program leadership as needed.• Support document management, compliance reviews, audit requests, workers’ compensation reporting, and nonprofit reporting assistance such as 990 data preparation.• Provide cross-functional backup support for accounts payable activities and process office checks through remote deposit scanning when required.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Sacramento, CA
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Temporary / Contract
29 - 31 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Contracts Finance & Accounting is hiring an AP/AR Clerk to join a corporate office of a Food Distribution company in Sacramento. This company has great work culture and a busy accounting department! Tasks would include: Provide support to accounts receivable and accounts payable staff.Accountants for General Journal entries; insure proper recording of new purchases and disposals.Assist with 1098’s and 1099’s year-end processes.Perform data entry, data collection, routine communications with college representatives and employees.Tracking certain receivables, including deposits, and billings.Generating receivable aging reports for internal use.Assists in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes. This is a full-time position that is 100% onsite and would start right away! The ideal candidate would have 2-3 years of accounting experience, ERP software knowledge and would be able to work well in a busy environment. If you feel this is the job for you, apply today!
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Payroll and Benefits Accountant Administrator

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
32 - 42 USD / Hourly
Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with an established and growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to manage end-to-end payroll operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensures accuracy and compliance, and enjoys being a key resource for payroll, timekeeping, and employee support. For more information about this position, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage full-cycle payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely payroll execution</li><li>Process semi-monthly payroll and reconcile payroll prior to final transmission</li><li>Validate payroll reports and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison with the payroll vendor</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations</li><li>Process quarterly payroll tax filings, including state-specific reporting requirements</li><li>Administer wage garnishments, ensuring accuracy and compliance</li><li>Review and process non-standard payments (e.g., bonuses, retro pay, stipends, manual checks) with proper approvals</li><li>Support year-end processing including W-2s and 1099s</li><li>Maintain and reconcile payroll vendor statements</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for payroll and timekeeping inquiries</li><li>Provide training to employees on time and attendance systems</li><li>Review payroll data entries completed by HR for accuracy</li><li>Process payroll updates including wages, hours, tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefit deductions</li><li>Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and benefit-related requirements</li><li>Prepare reports and submit payments to government agencies and other entities as required</li><li>Manage time and attendance system setup, audits, and employee terminations</li><li>Support 401(k) administration, including audits, reporting, and employee updates</li><li>Assist with Workers’ Compensation audits and reporting</li><li>Reconcile benefit invoices and partner with HR/Benefits to resolve discrepancies</li><li>Generate ad hoc payroll and operational reports as needed</li></ul>
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Sacramento, CA
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support a non-profit organization in Sacramento, California. This is a Contract position requiring on-site work two days per week, generally from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexibility on which days are scheduled. The role focuses on accurate invoice handling, payment processing, and day-to-day accounts payable support using QuickBooks Online. Responsibilities: • Review, code, and enter vendor invoices accurately into QuickBooks Online for timely processing. • Manage the full accounts payable workflow, ensuring invoices are matched, organized, and routed appropriately. • Prepare and assist with check runs while helping maintain accurate payment records. • Monitor invoice status and follow up as needed to help keep vendor payments current. • Reconcile accounts payable activity and identify discrepancies for resolution. • Maintain orderly financial documentation and support compliance with internal accounting procedures.
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z