Demo

Payroll Clerk

Santa Maria Tax Service
Santa Maria, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

We are currently seeking a Payroll & Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk to manage payroll processing, compliance, and A/P & A/R for one of our trucking company clients. The right candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and has a solid understanding of payroll procedures and accounting principles.

This role involves working closely with our team and our clients to ensure timely, accurate financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process payroll accurately and on schedule for trucking industry clients
  • Ensure payroll compliance with federal/provincial regulations (e.g., CRA remittances, WSIB, etc.)
  • Enter, review, and process vendor invoices
  • Generate and send customer invoices
  • Apply and reconcile payments to the appropriate accounts
  • Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up as needed
  • Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records
  • Assist with monthly reporting and other bookkeeping tasks
  • Communicate with clients and vendors in a professional manner

Qualifications

  • Diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Bookkeeping, or Payroll (Community College or equivalent)
  • Previous experience in payroll and accounts payable/receivable
  • Experience working with clients in the trucking or transportation sector is an asset
  • Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Excellent communication and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and clients efficiently

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Collaborative and supportive office environment
  • Opportunity to gain experience with multiple industries
  • Career growth in a stable and growing company

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Payroll Clerk?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Payroll Clerk career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$50,216 - $64,300
Income Estimation: 
$58,807 - $74,645
Income Estimation: 
$50,216 - $64,300
Income Estimation: 
$58,807 - $74,645
Income Estimation: 
$46,329 - $58,585
Income Estimation: 
$50,216 - $64,300
Income Estimation: 
$67,313 - $85,132
Income Estimation: 
$81,126 - $105,394
Income Estimation: 
$81,126 - $105,394
Income Estimation: 
$94,943 - $127,063
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Payroll Clerk jobs in the Santa Maria, CA area that may be a better fit.

Payroll Clerk

Lincoln Industrial LLC, San Luis Obispo, CA

Payroll Coordinator

Ultimate Staffing, Santa Maria, CA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!