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Payroll Specialist

Ledgent
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

Job Title: Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire Payroll Specialist
Location: Ranch Cordova, CA
Pay: $35 - $40 per hour

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team on a temp-to-hire basis. The ideal candidate has 5 years of payroll experience and a strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly payroll for employees

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

  • Manage payroll tax filings, garnishments, and deductions

  • Maintain accurate employee payroll records and handle discrepancies

  • Assist with year-end payroll reporting (W-2s, 1099s, etc.)

  • Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure accurate payroll processing

  • Handle multi-state payroll processing, if applicable

Qualifications:

  • 5 years of payroll processing experience

  • Proficiency in ADP, Paychex, or other payroll software

  • Strong knowledge of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance requirements

  • High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive hourly pay with potential for a permanent position

  • Opportunity to work in a stable and growing company

  • Supportive and professional team environment

📩 Apply today! Send your resume or contact us for more details.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

Salary : $35 - $40

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