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We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support a short-term Contract assignment in Torrance, California. In this role, you will manage payroll processing for a small employee group working on a government project, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion each pay period. This position is expected to run for approximately two months and follows a regular business-hours schedule.
Job Responsibility
Process end-to-end payroll in QuickBooks for a small workforce assigned to a government project
Prepare and submit certified payroll records accurately and on schedule to meet project and regulatory requirements
Review payroll data for hours, earnings, deductions, and tax information to ensure precise payment processing
Maintain payroll documentation and supporting records in accordance with government contract standards
Coordinate with internal contacts to resolve payroll discrepancies, employee pay questions, and reporting issues
Support payroll compliance activities involving multi-state considerations when applicable
Generate payroll reports and provide updates on payroll status, submissions, and record accuracy
Requirements
At least 3 years of payroll administration experience in a business environment
Hands-on experience processing payroll in QuickBooks is required
Proven background handling certified payroll for government-related projects
Knowledge of full-cycle payroll practices, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and reporting
Familiarity with multi-state payroll regulations and compliance requirements
Experience working with payroll volumes ranging from small teams to larger employee populations is preferred
ADP Workforce Now experience and Certified Payroll (CPP) credentials are valued
Nice to have
Experience working with payroll volumes ranging from small teams to larger employee populations is preferred
ADP Workforce Now experience and Certified Payroll (CPP) credentials are valued
What we offer
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance