Payroll & Accounting Clerk

Location: Brea, CA — Fully On-Site

Assignment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Pay

$32.00–$38.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll while supporting day-to-day accounts payable and general accounting functions. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can work independently, maintain confidentiality, and effectively manage multiple deadlines in a collaborative office environment.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 250–400 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, and other updates.
• Review payroll registers, research discrepancies, and resolve payroll issues promptly.
• Support payroll tax reporting, reconciliations, year-end activities, and audit requests.
• Manage garnishments, benefits deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related withholdings.
• Partner with HR regarding employee status changes, benefits, leaves, and payroll adjustments.
• Process vendor invoices and prepare documentation for timely payment.
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and communicate with vendors as needed.
• Assist with weekly check runs, ACH payments, and other accounts payable activities.
• Support month-end close through journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Prepare and analyze reports using Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Maintain organized records and handle confidential employee and financial information with discretion.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Additional experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting.
• Experience processing payroll for both exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Working knowledge of payroll regulations, tax reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll system.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to independently manage payroll deadlines and troubleshoot issues.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional communication style and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar operational environment is a plus.