<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>
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will manage multi-state payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while handling high-volume payroll tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process multi-state payrolls across various pay cycles with precision and efficiency.</p><p>• Handle high-volume payroll transactions, ensuring timely and accurate completion.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and promptly resolve any identified issues.</p><p>• Manage the calculation and processing of bonuses, commissions, and other special payments.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</p><p>• Maintain and update employee payroll records in ADP Workforce Now.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to address payroll-related inquiries and concerns.</p><p>• Generate and review payroll reports to identify trends and ensure data accuracy.</p><p>• Stay updated on payroll laws and best practices to ensure organizational compliance.</p><p>Hybrid position - 4 days in office and 1 from home</p>
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to oversee weekly payroll operations for a large employee population in Houston, Texas. This role supports accurate pay processing across multiple states and requires strong knowledge of payroll regulations, recordkeeping, and issue resolution. The ideal candidate brings recent high-volume payroll experience, works confidently in UKG Ready, and collaborates effectively with HR and Finance to ensure a smooth payroll cycle.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer weekly payroll for approximately 800 employees working in multiple states, ensuring accuracy and on-time completion.<br>• Update payroll records to reflect employee status changes, benefit deductions, garnishments, tax adjustments, and other payroll-related transactions.<br>• Audit payroll data before finalization, investigate inconsistencies, and correct errors promptly to maintain reliable pay results.<br>• Maintain payroll documentation and practices in alignment with federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements.<br>• Work closely with Human Resources and Finance teams to provide payroll reporting and address employee questions related to compensation.<br>• Protect sensitive payroll information by following strict confidentiality standards and secure data handling practices.
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Payroll Director to lead and manage payroll operations in Houston, Texas. This role requires a dedicated individual with strong attention to detail to oversee payroll processes for a diverse workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across multiple states. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll systems, team leadership, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement in operational practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the timely and accurate processing of payroll for salaried, hourly, tipped, seasonal, and union employees across multiple states.<br>• Lead and mentor payroll team members, fostering growth and achievement of departmental goals.<br>• Generate and analyze payroll reports to support executive leadership, local management, and various departments such as Human Resources, Benefits, and Accounting.<br>• Develop and implement procedures and controls to ensure proper payroll accounting and compliance with unclaimed property regulations.<br>• Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries and issues for internal departments, ensuring a high level of customer service.<br>• Coordinate payroll audits, including those for workers' compensation, regulatory agencies, and internal or external reviews.<br>• Continuously evaluate and enhance payroll processes, recommending and integrating new technologies and automation solutions.<br>• Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure accurate benefit deductions and employee record maintenance.<br>• Stay current on payroll regulations across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring compliance and advising management on necessary actions.<br>• Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll data and develop contingency plans for emergency payroll processing scenarios.
<p>We are seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our client in downtown Houston, Texas. This onsite role involves supporting payroll operations for a prominent energy sector organization. The position is offered as a contract opportunity, with potential for long-term conversion based on performance and business needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Utilize Workday software to manage payroll operations efficiently and accurately.</p><p>• Process payroll taxes and garnishments while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Upload payroll data into SmartCompliance systems to facilitate reporting and processing.</p><p>• Oversee biweekly, weekly, and monthly payroll cycles, including the administration of six annual bonus payouts.</p><p>• Perform payroll adjustments and handle offshore payroll tasks as necessary.</p><p>• Gradually take ownership of the entire payroll process to ensure seamless operations and team support.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in North Houston, Texas. In this role, you will oversee payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations. This position offers a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth in attention to detail, and access to comprehensive benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Input payroll data into internal systems and Excel spreadsheets for seamless processing.</p><p>• Manage monthly commission and bonus payouts with precision.</p><p>• Update employee records with changes such as salary adjustments and other employment details.</p><p>• Develop and implement ideas to improve payroll efficiency and workflows.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and management teams to support special projects and ad hoc requests.</p><p>• Process and document wage garnishments accurately.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll calculations.</p><p>• Address employee inquiries related to compensation in a timely manner.</p><p>• Coordinate closely with accounting teams across various departments.</p><p>• Safeguard employee information and maintain confidentiality at all times.</p>
<p>Payroll Specialist Bilingual</p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist Bilingual - English and Spanish to join our client’s team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in processing complex payroll systems, including those involving multiple commission plans for multiple business entities. This role requires proficiency in coding payroll accurately to appropriate job cost centers and advanced knowledge of commission structures across a multi-business environment, consisting of 15 different businesses.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities for Payroll Specialist</p><ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll for employees across 15 business entities, including hourly, salary, and commission-based team members. The majority are commission-based team members.</li><li>Manage and coordinate multiple commission plans across different businesses, ensuring calculations are accurate and align with contract and compensation agreements.</li><li>Ensure payroll transactions are coded correctly to the appropriate job cost centers for clear tracking and reporting of payroll costs across the organization.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>5+ years of experience in full-cycle (in-house) payroll processing with an emphasis on managing multi-business units payroll.</li><li>Proficiency in payroll systems/software such as UKG, SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft, Workday or similar platforms.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong organizational and analytical skills to support payroll accuracy across 15 businesses.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A growing company located in The Woodlands is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is responsible for supporting daily, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings, reconciliations, tax setup, and notice resolution in a multi-state environment.</p><p>This position is fully onsite initially for training and onboarding, with the potential for a hybrid schedule after hire based on performance and business needs.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process and support payroll tax filings and reconciliations</li><li>Manage tax notices, agency correspondence, and issue resolution</li><li>Research tax codes and complete tax setup for new accounts</li><li>Communicate with clients and internal teams to gather tax information</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll tax data in internal systems</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We’re looking for a Payroll Analyst to join our client's team. You will dive into all things related to unclaimed payroll property, connect with employees about outstanding checks, manage repayment lists, and make sure everything is treated correctly for tax purposes. You’ll also pitch in on special projects, handle manual payments. </p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Keeping track of uncashed checks and returned wages, making sure the list is always current</li><li>Handling garnishment refunds and processing any re-issued funds</li><li>Reaching out to employees to update their info and follow up on money owed to them</li><li>Tracking employee overpayments and advances, planning repayments, and making sure everything’s tax compliant</li><li>Creating and updating standard operating procedures so the team’s always on the same page</li><li>Answering payroll hotline calls and helping employees with their questions or issues</li><li>Reviewing system updates and testing new releases</li><li>Providing backup for issuing out-of-cycle manual checks when needed</li><li>Continuously looking for ways to improve payroll processes, bringing new ideas and recommending smart tech solutions</li><li>Giving top-notch customer service, including timely follow-ups and clear answers on payroll, tax, and regulatory matters</li><li>Keeping payroll data confidential and secure</li><li>Jumping in on other duties or special projects as assigned</li></ul><p><strong>What You’ll Bring:</strong></p><ul><li>At least 5 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience</li><li>Multi-state payroll know-how, including California</li><li>Experience managing high-volume payroll (10,000+ employees)</li><li>Solid time management and strong teamwork and communication skills</li><li>Attention to detail and the ability to wrap your head around the specifics of unclaimed property requirements</li><li>Comfortable juggling multiple projects at once and picking up new payroll processing components quickly</li><li>Patient, customer-focused communication—both written and spoken—with all types of employees</li><li>Great organizational and interpersonal skills</li><li>Analytical thinking and the ability to work independently, taking initiative as needed</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>At least 2 years working in an office environment</li></ul><p>Ready to join a high-energy team? Apply today!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Job Posting: Senior Payroll Manager (High-Volume, Multi-State/Union, Public Company)</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><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead payroll operations for 7,000–10,000+ employees across multiple states (including California) and Canada, encompassing biweekly, weekly, and semi-monthly payrolls.</p><p>• Oversee a team of 4 Payroll Supervisors (each managing 5 specialists), providing mentorship, support, and career development.</p><p>• Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for a diverse employee base (salaried, hourly, tipped, seasonal, union).</p><p>• Administer payroll for 100 union groups and manage complexity across 50 FEINs.</p><p>• Partner with HR and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues diplomatically, manage escalations, and foster a positive work environment.</p><p>• Implement and maintain procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and union requirements.</p><p>• Drive process improvements, leveraging ERP/payroll systems for optimal efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• 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><br></p><p>Required Qualifications:</p><p>• CPP certification (Certified Payroll Professional).</p><p>• Minimum 10 years payroll experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role overseeing large teams.</p><p>• Expertise processing payroll for 10,000+ employees in a multi-state capacity, with mandatory California experience.</p><p>• Significant union payroll experience (processing for 100+ unions).</p><p>• Hands-on experience in public company payroll operations.</p><p>• Prior management of multiple FEINs.</p><p>• Strong HR background and proven success with de-escalating conflict and handling sensitive employee matters.</p><p>• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.</p><p>• Major ERP/payroll system knowledge (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP/Dayforce Ceridian).</p><p>• Customer service mindset; ability to address complex inquiries in a professional, solution-oriented manner.</p><p><br></p><p>Preferences:</p><p>• Canadian payroll experience is a plus. but not required.</p><p>Company Environment: Enjoy modern office spaces yet business casual dress code/environment and a collaborative, high-performance work culture.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our client's organization in Houston, Texas and provide dependable support for daily payables operations. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable coordinating with both internal teams and outside vendors. The role focuses on accurate invoice handling, vendor record maintenance, and timely follow-up to help keep financial processes efficient and well controlled.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Examine invoices, approvals, and backup documents to confirm completeness, accuracy, and alignment with company guidelines.</p><p>• Process invoice coding and payment-related activities while helping maintain an efficient accounts payable workflow.</p><p>• Update and organize vendor profiles, including tax forms, banking details, and other required documentation.</p><p>• Respond to questions from departments and suppliers regarding payment timing, invoice progress, and account details.</p><p>• Apply company policies and accounting procedures consistently to support compliance and strong internal controls.</p><p>• Assist with materials requested for audits and contribute to reporting support when needed.</p><p>• Participate in process improvement efforts related to bill pay automation and support additional assignments as priorities shift.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Houston, Texas in a contract-to-permanent position. This onsite opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced accounting environment and can manage high-volume invoice activity with accuracy. The role focuses on supporting daily payables operations, maintaining vendor records, and ensuring timely expense and reporting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a steady volume of daily invoices while verifying accuracy, approvals, and proper account coding.<br>• Review and enter both purchase order and non-purchase order invoices in accordance with company procedures.<br>• Maintain vendor records by updating account details and resolving discrepancies to support accurate payments.<br>• Handle expense report processing through Concur and ensure submissions meet policy and documentation requirements.<br>• Prepare weekly accounts payable aging reports and highlight outstanding items requiring follow-up.<br>• Support check run activities by organizing payment batches and confirming invoice readiness for disbursement.<br>• Investigate invoice issues, coordinate with internal teams and vendors, and help drive timely resolution of payment questions.
<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>We are looking for a detail-oriented Planview Administrator to support portfolio oversight, reporting, and collaboration tools for a hybrid team in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position will focus on administering Planview Portfolios, managing SharePoint environments, and delivering actionable insights that strengthen project execution and governance. The ideal candidate brings strong project delivery knowledge, financial acumen, and the ability to translate portfolio data into clear recommendations for leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer and optimize Planview Portfolios by configuring portfolio structures, maintaining workflow processes, managing user permissions, and supporting ongoing platform health.</p><p>• Produce portfolio and project reporting for leadership by analyzing performance trends, highlighting risks and dependencies, and identifying resource or delivery concerns.</p><p>• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that improve visibility into project progress, governance metrics, and overall portfolio health.</p><p>• Create, organize, and support SharePoint sites, including pages, document libraries, lists, permissions, and version control practices to enhance team collaboration.</p><p>• Partner with stakeholders to uphold data quality standards, strengthen governance processes, and ensure consistent use of portfolio management tools.</p><p>• Provide project management support by applying best practices related to scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder communication across active initiatives.</p><p>• Investigate issues tied to business processes or team-managed systems, coordinate with cross-functional partners, and drive timely resolution.</p><p>• Support continuous improvement efforts by recommending practical enhancements to reporting, collaboration methods, and portfolio administration processes.</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>
<p>We are looking for a detail-focused Entry Level Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy finance team. This contract position and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can manage invoice processing with accuracy and consistency. The role will focus on reviewing, entering, and validating a large volume of invoices while partnering with purchasing and accounts payable colleagues to keep payment workflows moving efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a substantial monthly volume of invoices with speed and precision using invoice intake tools and accounting systems.</p><p>• Examine invoice details for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal standards before submission for payment.</p><p>• Perform two-way and three-way matching by comparing invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation.</p><p>• Direct invoices with missing information, pricing issues, or other discrepancies to the appropriate purchasing contacts for resolution.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with accounts payable team members to ensure invoices are properly prepared and moved through the approval process on time.</p><p>• Investigate billing inconsistencies and work with internal stakeholders to resolve exceptions that could delay payment.</p><p>• Maintain organized records and accurate data within Sage Intacct and related invoice processing platforms.</p><p>• Use Excel and other standard office tools to support tracking, reconciliation, and reporting related to invoice activity.</p>