Description

Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills? Robert Half is looking for Payroll Administrator candidates who know how to effectively problem solve, and possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software. The Payroll Administrator position is a short-term contract / temporary opportunity based out of Walnut, California. This forward-thinking team at an innovative company in the Real Estate - Developers industry is looking for a Payroll Administrator, who will perform all functions necessary for the preparation and processing of employee payroll. If you want to become part of an enthusiastic team and thriving culture and take the right steps toward advancing your career, don't wait—call us today.

What you get to do every day

- Execute relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports to circulate amongst department heads

- Retrieve and assess information in order to resolve payroll discrepancies

- Manage employee deductions and other liabilities

- Handle all payroll information questions and requests

- Guarantee company compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines

- Calculate employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments to establish payroll liabilities

- Managing payroll information by keeping proper records for collecting, calculating, and entering data

- Secure confidential payroll operation information and maintain employee confidence

- Maintain all updates of payroll records by tracking changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers

- Organize and compile summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages in order to draft relevant reports

- Deliver assistance to payroll with internal and external audits

- Continue implementation of established policies and procedures to maintain payroll operations, reporting changes where necessary

- Offer proper review and verification of source documents

- Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

- Capable of managing high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.

- Data entry, document management, file creation and previous records experience required

- Mastery of internal controls

- Prior experience using accounting software

- 2+ years of relevant experience in payroll

- Expertise in Multi-state Payroll

- Solid understanding of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

- Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred

- Understanding of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen

- Extraordinary analytical, quantitative and social skills

- Reliable skills in Microsoft Office with excellent Excel skills

- Knowledgeable about federal and state payroll regulations and requirements

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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