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Description We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Payroll Specialist in Moss Landing, California. The Payroll Specialist plays a crucial role in our team, handling a range of tasks from processing payroll and managing insurance payments, to maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately process and manage payroll, including adjustments and alternate pay rates, using accounting software systems.

• Oversee and reconcile insurance payments related to employee benefits, including retirement contributions, health savings account contributions, and garnishments.

• Timely prepare and reconcile quarterly and annual payroll filings, including federal form 941 and CA DE9, and annual forms W-2 and W-3.

• Maintain accurate records of employee transactions related to payroll, including authorized deductions, taxed fringe benefits such as gift cards, and transfers of labor between projects.

• Monitor and understand employee benefits for compliance with ACA and changes in status, including health care eligibility, leave accrual, and retirement eligibility.

• Conduct monthly reconciliation of payroll accounts to ensure zero accounts are properly maintained and balances tie to supporting schedules.

• Participate in external audits by maintaining required payroll schedules for review, providing schedules, and pulling necessary support from auditor selections. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar role.

• Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is mandatory.

• Experience with ADP - Financial Services is required.

• Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now is highly desirable.

• Knowledge in 401k - RRSP Administration is necessary.

• Experience with About Time software is preferred.

• Strong understanding of general Accounting Functions is essential.

• Previous experience in Auditing is a plus.

• Ability to handle Benefit Functions effectively.

• Experience in Benefits Payroll is highly valued.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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