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United States , Adelanto

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Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting & Payroll Specialist to support daily financial operations in a high-compliance environment. This role is essential to ensuring accurate payroll processing, timely account reconciliations, and reliable accounting support across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in both payroll and general accounting, with the ability to manage detail-heavy, high-volume work while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. This long-term contract opportunity is anticipated to last between 6 months and a year with a 30-hour per week requirement. Candidate will have flexibility to set their own schedule within reason.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support biweekly payroll processing for approximately 24 employees and contractors
  • Collect, review, and validate employee time entries for payroll accuracy
  • Enter payroll data and generate reports in Paychex
  • Prepare and record payroll journal entries
  • Assist with bank reconciliations and cash activity across multiple accounts
  • Monitor deposits, transfers, and other daily cash transactions
  • Support reconciliation efforts to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Review vendor payments to confirm compliance and accuracy
  • Verify revenue against contract terms and supporting documentation
  • Partner with internal teams to maintain accurate reporting and strong data integrity
  • Help reduce workload for existing staff by taking ownership of repetitive, detail-intensive accounting tasks

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in payroll accounting, payroll processing, or a closely related accounting function
  • Strong knowledge of time entry review, employee timesheet validation, and biweekly payroll processing
  • Experience preparing payroll journal entries and recording transactions accurately in accounting records
  • Ability to perform bank reconciliations independently, including monthly account balancing and research of variances
  • High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a deadline-driven work environment
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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