Top 3560 payroll specialist Jobs in california

Bookkeeper/Payroll
Pacific Unitarian Universalist Church —Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Employment & labor law
- Mid-level
- Retirement plan
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Payroll, Health, and Benefits Coordinator
Coast Unified School District —Cambria, CA
- $72,349 - $89,091 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Payroll Specialist
BBSI —Fresno, CA
- $27 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Up to 50% travel
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Payroll Specialist
Quality Management Group Inc —Ontario, CA
- $26 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
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Payroll Supervisor
Addison Group —Brea, CA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Management
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Payroll Analyst
Whatnot —Los Angeles, CA
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
General Ledger Accountant II
Middletown Rancheria —Middletown, CA
- $56,000 - $57,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Finance & Accounting Manager (Bilingual English/Korean)
Woojin ISA —Santa Fe Springs, CA
- $90,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- English
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Dental Office Manager (Senior / Leadership Role) Potential to earn 75K/Year + Bonus
Confidential —Dixon, CA
- From $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Dental office
- OSHA
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Staff Accountant
Beckmen Vineyards —Santa Ynez, CA
- $27 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Staff Accountant / Full-Charge Bookkeeper
Chestnut Identity Apparel —Brookdale, CA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Email
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Payroll Specialist
Main Street Produce —Santa Maria, CA
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Employment & labor law
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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HR & Administration Manager (行政人事经理)
Seacorners Supply Chain Incorporated —Jurupa Valley, CA
- $64,749.98 - $77,978.48 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Office
- Administrative experience
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Full Charge Bookkeeper
Arroyo Instruments —San Luis Obispo, CA
- $28 - $33 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Human Resources & Payroll Manager
Quintessential —Napa, CA
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Armenian-Speaking Neurology Office Manager / Lead MA
ANSA Neurology —Glendale, CA
- $33 - $43 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Medical office experience
- English
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Accounting Manager/HR Manager
International Filter Products —Sun Valley, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Accounting-Union Payroll specialist
Elicc Americas corporation —Poway, CA
- $26 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- OSHA
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Bookkeeper
Advancing Communities Together —Palmdale, CA
- $25.36 - $30.54 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Senior Staff Accountant
Confidential —San Marcos, CA
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Bookkeeper/Payroll

Pacific Unitarian Universalist Church
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

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Job Details

Part-time
$23 - $25 an hour

Benefits

Retirement plan

Qualifications

Benefits administration
Accounting systems
Teamwork
Confidential information handling
HR legal compliance
Employment & labor law
HR compliance
Attention to detail
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks

Full Job Description

Payroll & Benefits Administrator/Bookkeeper

Department: Accounting/HR

Reports To: Treasurer, Finance Committee, and Lead Minister

Status: Part-time, Non-Exempt

Pacific Unitarian Church: A Unitarian Universalist Community is a welcoming, loving people - who come together to nurture our spirits, create community, and work for justice in the world.

We value integrity, stewardship, collaboration, and care for our staff and community. Our Finance Committee plays a vital role in supporting our mission by ensuring strong systems, accountability, and responsible management of resources.

Position Summary

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is responsible for the accurate and compliant administration of payroll, retirement contributions, and related employee records. This role manages bi-monthly payroll processing, currently through Gusto, oversees retirement plan contributions, currently through Empower, supports health and dental insurance benefits administration, and ensures proper reconciliation in QuickBooks Online. The position works closely with the Finance Committee, the Personnel Committee, the Board of Trustees, and Pacific Sage Preschool, to maintain payroll integrity, California regulatory compliance, and high service standards for employees.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

Process bi-monthly payroll in Gusto, including final payrolls issued on an employee’s last day in accordance with California labor law.
Download payroll reports and CSV files and prepare audited payroll journal spreadsheets.
Get approval for annual W-2 processing in Gusto each January.
Maintain payroll accuracy by updating Gusto for pay increases, employment changes, new hires, and terminations as directed by Personnel and the Board.
Transmit payroll and retirement contribution data to for PSP. Notify in writing/email what PSP’s cash liability is.

Retirement & Benefits Administration

Prepare retirement contribution files, upload them to Empower, and remit payments twice monthly based on payroll activity.
Ensure retirement deductions in Gusto align with our Church benefit program and employee elections in Empower.
Serve as the primary liaison with UUA’s Empower representative to resolve system, reporting, or contribution issues.
Support benefits administration processes, including coordination related to Medical and Dental Insurance billing updates and ensuring payroll systems reflect current benefit and elected buy in costs.

PTO & Employee Records

Maintain and update PTO tiers in Gusto.
Process PTO tier promotions at 3rd and 6th employment anniversaries.
Ensure employee payroll and benefits records are accurate, current, and confidential.

Reconciliation & Financial Operations

Reconcile payroll and benefits activity in QuickBooks Online (QBO)
Collaborate with the Finance & Operations team to support audits, reporting, and compliance needs.

Required Qualifications

Experience in payroll and/or benefits administration
Demonstrated knowledge of payroll compliance, preferably including California labor law
Knowledge of standard Bookkeeping processes
Experience working with Gusto, Empower, and QuickBooks Online or similar systems
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with nonprofit, educational, or mission-driven organizations
Familiarity with retirement plan administration and payroll reconciliations
Experience working collaboratively with finance, HR, and external vendors

Compensation & Benefits

$23-25/hour
20 hours per month

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

Do you have knowledge of basic accounting practices and fundamentals?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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