Payroll specialist Job at Robert Half (Los Angeles)

Payroll specialist

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Los Angeles

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking Payroll Accounting Support. The temp for this role will be responsible for recording payroll related transactions in the general ledger such as labor distribution, reconcile employee benefits with vendor invoices and preparing reports and spreadsheets for budget process and financial statement preparation. They will assist with the processing of semi-monthly payroll which includes reviewing timecards; resolving payroll discrepancies; ADP Workforce Now system maintenance; and providing excellent customer service.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare and record all payroll related transaction in the general ledger such as labor distribution and maintains payroll related schedules in Excel
Prepare reports and spreadsheets using ADP report function and Excel for budget process, financial reports and as required
Review personnel activity timecards to ensure accuracy and compliance with funders terms and conditions
Reconcile payroll general ledger account
Manage and reconcile on benefit premium payments for employees on leave of absence
Reconcile employee benefits in ADP payroll with vendor invoices
Responsible for system maintenance for ADP WorkForce Now and Time & Attendance
Act as backup person to assist with processing semi-monthly payroll for 500+ employees, performing manual paycheck and accrual calculations, maintaining and processing employee garnishments, and reviewing payroll transactions and timecards
Reconcile sick and vacation accrual balances
Train supervisors on Time & Attendance and payroll policies
Partner with Human Resources Staff to coordinate any employee related issues that impact payroll processing
Other duties as assigned to ensure department objectives are met

Requirements:

Minimum of two years of experience in accounting with cost allocation and payroll processing with ADP Workforce Now
solid knowledge of payroll regulations, taxes and garnishment laws
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred
verifiable work experience may be substituted for college level education
strong computer skills in Microsoft Office programs
advanced proficiency in Excel preferred
strong analytical skills and attention to detail
ability to multi-task

Nice to have:

Experience with electronic timekeeping system
Payroll Report Writing

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 11, 2026

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