Job Description
Description
We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in Sacramento, California. The role is within the industry, where the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute significantly to our team's operations.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage all aspects of the payroll process
- Ensure compliance with prevailing wage and construction regulations, including data collection from contractors and subcontractors
- Conduct audits to identify and rectify any non-compliance issues
- Prepare and review payrolls, both hourly and salaried
- Utilize accounting software systems and payroll software for efficient execution of tasks
- Maintain accurate General Ledger (GL) related schedules in Excel
- Manage all aspects of bi-monthly payroll and full cycle payroll processes
- Use Payroll Software to facilitate payroll and financial services
- Regularly update accrued expenses and ensure their accuracy.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role
- Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
- Experience with ADP - Financial Services
- Ability to handle Accounting Functions
- Skill in Auditing
- Experience with bi-Monthly Payroll
- Proficiency in handling Full Cycle Payroll
- Knowledge of Payroll Software
- Experience with Payroll - Union
- Familiarity with Paychex Payroll software
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, For subcontractor,
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