Top 57 Payroll Jobs in Modesto, Ca

Experienced Accounting & Payroll Manager
Restaurant/Hospitality Company —Modesto, CA
- $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- In-person
- Paid sick time
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Payroll Clerk
AMERICAN ADVANCED MANAGEMENT —Modesto, CA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Research
Payroll Specialist
RLJ Financial Services, Inc. —Ceres, CA
- $61,828 - $81,742 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- English
- Mid-level
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
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4d
Payroll Administrator 1 - (Hybrid)
The Wine Group —Ripon, CA
- $22.26 - $33.41 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Office
Human Resources Generalist
AMERICAN ADVANCED MANAGEMENT —Modesto, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Office
Payroll Specialist
Tonys Plumbing Heating & Air LP —Modesto, CA
- $25 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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2d
Payroll/AP Clerk
Sierra Vista Child & Family Services —Modesto, CA
- $20.34 - $26.46 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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7d
Administrative Secretary
City of Ceres —Ceres, CA
- $4,553 - $5,534 a month
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Basic math
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
3d
Payroll Technician II
California State University Stanislaus —Turlock, CA
- $4,037 - $5,881 a month
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Word processing
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Payroll Technician II
California State University —Turlock, CA
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Word processing
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Accountant
SC Construction —Modesto, CA
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Office Coordinator
Maxim Healthcare —Modesto, CA
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- HIPAA
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Profit sharing
- Commuter assistance
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9d
Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist – Part-Time or Full-Time - CPA Firm
Grewal CPA Inc —Modesto, CA
- From $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- QuickBooks
- Flexible schedule
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5d
Bookkeeper
Balanced Books —Turlock, CA
- $20 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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HR Partner, Supply Chain
Tesla —Lathrop, CA
- $68,400 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Accounting Technician
Stanislaus County —Modesto, CA
- $55,473.60 - $67,412.80 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Access
- Word processing
- Writing skills
12d
Bookkeeping & Payroll Coordinator - Bilingual Engl & Spanish
Lhr Business Services Llc —Modesto, CA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Office
- Entry level
- Time management
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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11d
Director of Human Resources
Community Hospice & Health Services —Modesto, CA
- $112,320 - $150,948 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Research
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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12d
Administrative Assistant with QuickBooks Online Experience
Rainbow Restoration —Modesto, CA
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Office
- Administrative experience
- QuickBooks
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Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper
Platform Accounting Group —Modesto, CA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Experienced Accounting & Payroll Manager

Restaurant/Hospitality Company -
Modesto, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 a year

Benefits

Paid sick time

Qualifications

Financial planning
Sales analysis
Labor cost analysis
Attention to detail
Payroll
Restaurant experience

Full Job Description

Experienced Accounting & Payroll Manager

Location: Modesto, CA
Company: Growing Multi-Unit Restaurant & Hospitality Group
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience + growth opportunities

We are a fast-growing multi-unit restaurant and hospitality company seeking an experienced accounting and payroll professional to help strengthen our financial operations and internal controls across the organization.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing accounting functions in a fast-paced, multi-location environment. Our company currently operates more than 30 restaurant locations, with continued expansion underway, along with additional hospitality operations.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, thrives under pressure, and can help create structure, accountability, and accuracy across payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and manage payroll processing across multiple locations and entities
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations
Review and reconcile sales, deposits, cash handling, and POS reporting
Monitor labor reporting, payroll variances, and overtime compliance
Manage accounts payable and vendor reconciliations
Assist with monthly financial close processes and financial planning
Prepare and maintain financial reports and supporting schedules
Coordinate with operations leadership regarding store-level financial issues
Assist ownership with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Maintain organized accounting records and internal controls
Support audits, tax preparation, and compliance requests
Identify inefficiencies and help improve accounting systems and processes

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
Strong payroll experience required
Experience with multi-unit businesses, restaurants, retail, hospitality, or franchise operations strongly preferred
Strong understanding of reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting
Experience managing high transaction-volume environments
Advanced proficiency in Excel required
Experience with accounting and payroll software platforms preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and solve problems

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who:

Has experience handling accounting for multiple business locations
Understands operational accounting, not just bookkeeping
Can identify discrepancies quickly and follow issues through resolution
Is highly dependable and detail-oriented
Wants to grow long-term with a rapidly expanding company

What We Offer

Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing organization
Opportunity to help build and shape the accounting department internally
Direct exposure to ownership and executive leadership
Competitive compensation based on experience
Growth opportunities as the company expands

How to Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your accounting and payroll experience.

Pay: $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid sick time

Application Question(s):

Have you worked with multi-location businesses before?
What accounting software platforms have you used?
Have you handled bank reconciliations and monthly financial closes?
How many employees/payroll records have you managed at one time?
Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced or hospitality environment?
What is your desired salary range?

Experience:

Payroll: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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payroll jobs in modesto, ca

Experienced Accounting & Payroll Manager

Payroll Clerk

Payroll Specialist

Payroll Administrator 1 - (Hybrid)

Human Resources Generalist

Payroll Specialist

Payroll/AP Clerk

Administrative Secretary

Payroll Technician II

Payroll Technician II

Accountant

Office Coordinator

Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist – Part-Time or Full-Time - CPA Firm

Bookkeeper

HR Partner, Supply Chain

Accounting Technician

Bookkeeping & Payroll Coordinator - Bilingual Engl & Spanish

Director of Human Resources

Administrative Assistant with QuickBooks Online Experience

Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper

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