<p>Job Title: Payroll Analyst (Certified Payroll Auditing)</p><p>Location: Houston, TX (onsite or hybrid if applicable)</p><p>Duration: 6-month contract (project-based, no long-term extension expected)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support a high-impact pipeline of upcoming projects with significant certified/prevailing wage requirements. This is a contract role focused entirely on payroll auditing and compliance, not payroll processing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review and audit payroll results to ensure accuracy of wages, hours, and classifications</li><li>Validate certified payroll reports against source data, including pay stubs and time records</li><li>Ensure compliance with prevailing wage determinations and project requirements</li><li>Identify discrepancies and determine compliance gaps</li><li>Calculate retro pay adjustments when employees are underpaid or non-compliant</li><li>Support documentation and reporting for project-based certified payroll requirements</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure audit readiness</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 100 employees in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a hands-on environment and managing both salaried and hourly payroll with accuracy. The schedule is 20 hours per week, typically Monday through Wednesday, and the role requires strong attention to payroll records, earnings calculations, and reporting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for a mixed employee population that includes both salaried and hourly team members.<br>• Review and calculate regular hours, overtime, bonus payments, and other earnings to ensure timely and accurate payroll completion.<br>• Maintain payroll records and verify employee pay data, deductions, and supporting documentation before each payroll cycle.<br>• Administer wage garnishments and ensure withholdings are handled in compliance with payroll guidelines and timelines.<br>• Prepare payroll-related reports and reconcile payroll information for internal tracking and management review.<br>• Transfer and organize payroll data within reporting systems as needed to support accurate recordkeeping and downstream reporting.<br>• Respond to payroll questions from employees and assist with resolving discrepancies in pay, hours, or deductions.
<p>Our client is looking for a Payroll Specialist to process payroll and ensure accurate and timely employee compensation. The ideal candidate will have experience managing payroll for multi-state employees and handling payroll-related inquiries.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll</li><li>Review and audit payroll data for accuracy</li><li>Manage timekeeping and payroll adjustments</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Process garnishments, benefits deductions, and tax withholdings</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Houston, Texas in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position focuses on delivering accurate multi-state payroll support for a large employee population while maintaining compliance, documentation, and timely employee payments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable managing competing priorities, and confident working collaboratively in a fast-paced payroll environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage biweekly payroll processing across multiple states for several company codes, ensuring timely and precise pay for both salaried and hourly employees.<br>• Oversee high-volume payroll calculations and review earnings, deductions, and special pay considerations, including payroll practices specific to California.<br>• Support employee reimbursement activity and assist with expense-related administration through Concur.<br>• Coordinate recurring wire transfer activities during the week to help ensure employees receive payments as scheduled.<br>• Administer garnishments, child support orders, tax account matters, and responses to state or multi-state payroll notices with accurate recordkeeping.<br>• Complete employment verification tasks and maintain organized payroll documentation by entering and updating information in payroll systems.<br>• Work closely with payroll team members to address compliance items, tax-related needs, and daily operational priorities.<br>• Provide responsive support to field employees and help maintain clear communication between payroll operations and the broader workforce.<br>• Contribute additional time during payroll cycles when needed to meet strict deadlines and uphold payroll accuracy.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support a contract opportunity in Texas. This role is ideal for a payroll specialist who thrives in a fast-paced service environment and has deep experience managing complex, multi-state payroll operations. The successful candidate will help ensure timely and accurate payroll processing while supporting compliance, reporting, and client-related payroll activities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll for assigned accounts across multiple states, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and within established deadlines.<br>• Review payroll inputs such as time records, earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and garnishments to identify discrepancies before final processing.<br>• Work with onboarding and implementation partners to support new client setup, confirm data accuracy, and help prepare accounts for successful initial payroll runs.<br>• Apply current federal, state, and local payroll regulations to daily work, helping maintain compliance across a variety of client payroll scenarios.<br>• Generate and deliver payroll-related reporting, including standard summaries, tax-related documentation, and customized reports based on client needs.<br>• Support year-end payroll closeout activities by assisting with wage statements, annual reconciliations, and required payroll reporting.<br>• Investigate payroll exceptions or system-related issues, escalate concerns when appropriate, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve underlying problems.<br>• Manage high-volume payroll activity with strong attention to accuracy, organization, and service responsiveness in an onsite environment.
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Supervisor to join a retail organization in Houston, Texas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This onsite role will oversee payroll delivery across multiple pay cycles, support a team of four, and help maintain reliable, compliant payroll operations within Workday. The position is ideal for a payroll leader who combines hands-on processing expertise with strong people management, system knowledge, and a focus on accuracy in a multi-entity environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct payroll operations for weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly schedules, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.</p><p>• Lead and support a payroll team of four by assigning work, providing coaching, and promoting consistent performance standards.</p><p>• Administer end-to-end payroll activities, including employee onboarding changes, separations, compensation updates, deductions, and wage garnishments.</p><p>• Monitor payroll records and system data to preserve confidentiality, strengthen accuracy, and reduce processing errors.</p><p>• Maintain and optimize Workday payroll functionality while coordinating with timekeeping, benefits, and related systems.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll transactions with financial records and assist with payroll accruals and general ledger support.</p><p>• Create and refine payroll procedures, documentation, and internal controls to improve consistency and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with internal departments and external providers to resolve payroll issues, support interfaces, and address process gaps.</p><p>• Contribute to ongoing payroll improvements that support a large, multi-state, high-volume employee population.</p>
We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-entity organization based in Houston, Texas. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and serving as the primary owner of payroll administration from onboarding to separation. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in reporting, reconciliations, retirement plan administration, and process oversight within a complex payroll environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the complete bi-weekly payroll cycle for approximately 50 employees across multiple entities, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review and maintain payroll inputs such as time records, compensation updates, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, retirement contributions, leave balances, and direct deposit changes.<br>• Administer payroll-related employee transactions including onboarding, separations, pay adjustments, tax updates, and other employee record changes.<br>• Provide governance and oversight for payroll activities handled at the branch level, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to established standards.<br>• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and address payroll practices to reduce risk and maintain proper controls.<br>• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including account reconciliations, W-2 preparation, tax reporting, and setup for the new payroll year.<br>• Reconcile benefit deductions and work with external vendors to resolve discrepancies and support accurate remittance processing.<br>• Support administration of retirement programs, including 401(k) and deferred compensation plans, with attention to deductions, reporting, and compliance requirements.<br>• Prepare payroll reports, perform account reconciliations, and contribute to payroll-related projects and process improvements as business needs evolve.<br>• Handle off-cycle payroll runs, manual payments, and occasional travel requirements as needed to support deadlines and operational priorities.
<p><strong>Senior Payroll Manager</strong> (High-Volume, Multi-State/Union, Public Company) with their CPP</p><p>Our client, a leading public company, is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a large, complex, and fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in high-volume, multi-state, and unionized settings.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>§ <strong>Experience with leading payroll operations for 5,000 plus employees across multiple states.</strong></p><p><strong>§ Processing for California is required</strong></p><p>§ Payroll Cycles are biweekly, weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls.</p><p>§ This role will oversee a team of 5 Payroll Supervisors (each managing 5 specialists), providing mentorship, support, and career development.</p><p>§ The team is processing for a diverse employee base (salaried, hourly, tipped, seasonal, and union) </p><p>§ <strong>Publicly traded company experience due to the Equity Compensation, reporting equity-based compensation programs, such as stock options, restricted stock options (RSUs), etc. </strong></p><p>§ <strong>CPP certification (Certified Payroll Professional) Required</strong></p><p>§ Experience processing for multiple entities</p><p>§ Major ERP/payroll system knowledge (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP/Dayforce Ceridian).</p><p>§ Implement and maintain procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union requirements.</p><p>§ This role is typically one that will oversee but at times will need to step in to process payroll during peak periods or complex cycles.</p><p>§ Collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring strong communication with Finance, HR, and other business units.</p><p><strong>Preferences:</strong></p><p>§ Canadian payroll experience is a plus. but not required.</p><p>§ Administer payroll for 100 union groups and manage complexity across 50 FEINs.</p><p>§ Enjoy modern office spaces yet business casual dress code/environment and a collaborative, high-performance work culture.</p><p>§ Bachelor’s Degree – highly preferred</p><p> </p>
<p>Are you looking to work at a well-respected organization as an Accounts Payable Clerk? Robert Half has an open position for an Accounting Clerk to support the daily operations of a department. The Accounting Clerk tasks will consist of matching invoices to purchase orders/ vouchers, data entry, and assisting with Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R). We offer a dynamic, team-oriented workspace, great benefits, and future career advancement opportunity. This is a long-term contract / temporary employment based in the Houston, Texas area.</p><p><br></p><p>Key responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>- Assemble documents that require knowledge in determining proper classification of accounting codes and expenditure codes</p><p><br></p><p>- General accounting: help with G/L account reconciliation and month-end closing, other ad hoc projects</p><p><br></p><p>- Collaborate with Accounts Receivable: process daily invoices/credit, apply cash receipt, and help with collection of past due balance</p><p><br></p><p>- Post financial information to journals and ledgers</p><p><br></p><p>- Prepare statements and reports that require utilization of a number of sources</p><p><br></p><p>- Support Accounts Payable: vendor invoices and disbursement filing, A/P invoice matching & filing</p><p><br></p><p>- Harmonize discrepancies by checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepare correction documents as required</p>
<p>Job Description</p><p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy accounting department. This position is responsible for processing invoices, maintaining vendor records, and ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Enter and process vendor invoices</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts</li><li>Assist with weekly check runs and ACH payments</li><li>Research and resolve invoice discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor files and records</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries</li><li>Support month-end closing activities</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy finance team in Texas. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving setting, can handle a substantial invoice volume, and maintains a high level of accuracy throughout the payment cycle. The role offers the chance to work across multiple entities while partnering closely with accounting leadership to keep accounts payable operations organized and efficient.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle a large monthly invoice workload for multiple affiliated entities, ensuring timely and accurate processing.<br>• Examine incoming invoices to confirm correct coding, supporting documentation, and required approvals before entry.<br>• Record and update payable transactions in the Enertia system while maintaining dependable data integrity.<br>• Oversee the full accounts payable workflow from invoice receipt through payment completion and related follow-up.<br>• Investigate billing discrepancies, respond to payment questions, and resolve accounts payable issues in a timely manner.<br>• Maintain well-organized records and supporting documentation to ensure audit-ready accounts payable files.<br>• Provide accounts payable support for several portfolio companies and adapt to additional entity coverage as business needs expand.<br>• Work closely with accounting leaders and analysts to address operational needs and support broader finance activities.<br>• Recommend practical improvements that enhance accounts payable efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.<br>• Assist with additional accounting tasks as assigned based on experience and evolving departmental priorities.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Houston, Texas on a Contract basis. This onsite opportunity supports day-to-day payables activities while also assisting with selected receivables tasks when needed. The role is well suited for someone who can manage a steady invoice volume, work accurately across multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Reconcile invoices against purchase orders and related backup documents before submission for payment.<br>• Record payable transactions in the company’s accounting system using appropriate expense and account coding.<br>• Investigate billing differences, missing information, and payment issues to ensure items are resolved promptly.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for vendor inquiries related to invoice status, payment details, and account questions.<br>• Maintain organized and up-to-date vendor files, including payment terms and supporting documentation.<br>• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing accounts payable records and assisting with reconciliations.<br>• Partner with internal departments to secure approvals, clarify invoice details, and address processing delays.<br>• Provide backup support for accounts receivable activities such as cash application research and customer payment inquiries.<br>• Assist with additional accounting and administrative assignments as business needs require.
<p>Our client is looking for an Accounts Payable Staff Accountant to join a growing team. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist with strong attention to detail who can manage invoice workflows, support accurate financial reporting, and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across accounts payable operations, reconciliations, and month-end accounting activities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including reviewing invoices, assigning accurate account codes, matching supporting documentation, and preparing items for payment.</p><p>• Record journal entries and maintain supporting schedules to ensure financial transactions are posted correctly and on time.</p><p>• Participate in team discussions and status meetings by providing updates on payable activity, open items, and issues requiring follow-up.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts receivable-related balances and balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and summarize variances for management review.</p><p>• Prepare and process 1099-related documentation in compliance with reporting requirements and year-end deadlines.</p><p>• Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and lookup functions to organize data, analyze trends, and support account reconciliations.</p><p>• Assist with check runs and payment processing while maintaining accuracy and adherence to internal controls.</p><p>• Work within a large-scale ERP or accounting platform to manage invoice processing, reporting, and transaction records efficiently.</p>
<p>Our client is hiring for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee a high-volume payables operation for a publicly traded organization in Houston, Texas. This position is suited for a hands-on leader who can strengthen controls, improve performance through meaningful metrics, and guide a team in a fast-moving environment. The role also plays a key part in advancing process efficiency through automation, AI-driven improvements, and finance system enhancements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Manager</p><p>• Direct the daily workflow of the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices and vendor payments are completed accurately and within required timelines.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and support supervisors and team members to build a strong, accountable, and service-oriented AP organization.</p><p>• Uphold a disciplined control framework by enforcing company policies and supporting compliance with public company requirements.</p><p>• Create, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators and operational reporting to drive efficiency, accuracy, and service improvements.</p><p>• Evaluate existing procedures, identify gaps, and implement practical process enhancements that increase scalability and reduce manual effort.</p><p>• Contribute to automation efforts, AI-related initiatives, and finance system implementations or upgrades tied to the AP function.</p><p>• Work closely with procurement, operations, and accounting partners to resolve invoice exceptions, payment concerns, and supplier-related issues.</p><p>• Develop productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to improve responsiveness, communication, and overall service delivery.</p>
<p>Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to manage day-to-day payables operations and help keep financial processes accurate, organized, and on schedule. This role is an important part of a high-performing finance team, providing support to staff, building strong vendor relationships, and helping improve efficiency across invoice and payment workflows. The ideal Accounts Payable Lead candidate has solid accounts payable experience, proven leadership skills, and a hands-on approach that works well in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Lead</p><p>• Lead the day-to-day work of the accounts payable team, including coaching, training, and providing support to help drive strong performance and professional growth.</p><p>• Act as a main point of contact for vendors, handling more complex payment inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining strong working relationships.</p><p>• Oversee invoice review, coding, and payment processing to help ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of check, ACH, and other payment cycles.</p><p>• Support the implementation and ongoing use of accounts payable and procurement systems, including automation tools that help improve efficiency and strengthen controls.</p><p>• Prepare reports for finance leadership to provide visibility into payables activity, outstanding items, and operational trends.</p><p>• Work closely with procurement, finance, and other internal teams to improve coordination and help create smoother end-to-end processes.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close activities, reconciliations, and special projects that support team and company goals.</p><p>• Stay on top of multiple priorities and deadlines while handling sensitive financial information with sound judgment and discretion.</p>