Payroll & Accounting Clerk

Orange County - North, California


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Type: Contract

Category: Finance and Accounting

Reference ID: 10080100

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/1nSmjd


Position Title: Payroll & Accounting Clerk

Location: Brea, CA — Fully On-Site

Assignment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Compensation: $32.00–$38.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).


Job Description:

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.

Qualifications:

  • 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.

EEO Statement

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.


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