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  Req#: C4DA1F5C01
  Payroll Specialist
  
  • Temporary assignment that will start as a 1 month assignment and renew on a month to month basis as needed
  • Hourly Rate: $28.85 - $38.46
  • Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5:30pm
  • Work Arrangement: Remote (must be local to Los Angeles office and able to come in for special projects/meetings)
  
  
  Position Overview
  
  This temporary role supports the Payroll function and is focused on core payroll processing and reporting activities. The position partners closely with HR and Finance while maintaining a primary emphasis on payroll operations and employee support.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
  • Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll (U.S. and UK as applicable), including data entry, review, auditing, and post-payroll reporting
  • Reconcile payroll against funding and support Payroll General Ledger (G/L) reconciliation
  • Process employee status changes, timekeeping updates, make-up time forms, meal waivers, and stipends
  • Administer 401(k) deferral changes and loan updates
  • Calculate and process final pay for terminated employees
  • Manage garnishments and agency responses
  • Assign and update time-off policies within the payroll system
  • Prepare overtime and other payroll-related reports for leadership
  • Generate recurring and ad hoc payroll reports for Management, HR, and Finance
  • Support payroll documentation needs for internal and external audits
  • Provide ongoing support to employees and supervisors regarding payroll inquiries, timecard edits, and time-off requests
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  • Experience processing multi-state payroll
  • Strong understanding of payroll reconciliation and reporting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, VLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  
  
  This temporary assignment is centered on payroll execution and reporting within an established team structure.
  
  Requirements
  
  • BA in Accounting/Business Administration
  • 3-5 years of payroll and general ledger accounting experience
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles
  • Knowledge of employee labor laws, taxes, relevant legislation, policies and regulations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
  • Proficient in ADP software preferred
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to collect and analyze data efficiently
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

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