• Payroll Analyst

    Robert Half Accountemps (San Diego, CA)


    Description

    Are you an expert at analyzing payroll data and ensuring compliance? Robert Half is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join our network and assist clients with their payroll operations. As a Payroll Analyst, you will play a critical role in analyzing, reconciling, and processing payroll data for our clients. Your expertise in payroll systems, compliance, and reporting will ensure accurate and timely pay for employees while providing key insights for process improvements.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Analyze payroll data for accuracy and ensure timely processing in compliance with company policies and regulations

    + Verify and reconcile payroll transactions, including withholdings, taxes, garnishments, and other deductions

    + Ensure compliance with relevant local, state, and federal payroll laws and regulations.

    + Prepare and submit reports on payroll metrics, trends, and discrepancies to management.

    + Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to ensure alignment on employee data and benefits.

    + Identify payroll errors or inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.

    + Assist in audits and ensure accurate reporting for year-end tax filings, such as W-2 and 1099 forms.

    + Stay updated on industry best practices and relevant labor law changes.

    Requirements

    + Proven experience working as a Payroll Analyst, Payroll Specialist, or similar role.

    + Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paychex) and regulations.

    + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis tools.

    + Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset.

    + Knowledge of tax laws, fringe benefits, and payroll compliance standards

    + Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

     

    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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