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Payroll Clerk/ Certified Payroll
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Robert Half
Long Beach, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for a detail-focused Payroll Clerk with certified payroll experience to join an industrial team in Long Beach, California. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who can support prevailing wage payroll activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to timely reporting. The role offers an opportunity to assist with day-to-day payroll administration while helping ensure compliance with certified payroll requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Enter, review, and update employee payroll information with a high level of accuracy for regular and certified payroll processing.
- Prepare certified payroll reports and supporting records to meet prevailing wage and project documentation requirements.
- Assist with validating timekeeping, pay rates, deductions, and garnishments before payroll is finalized.
- Maintain organized payroll files and compliance documentation for audits, internal review, and customer reporting needs.
- Support payroll processing for a workforce of varying size by helping coordinate routine calculations and data checks.
- Use Excel to compile payroll details, reconcile information, and produce clear reporting for the broader team.
- Work with payroll staff to address discrepancies, resolve missing information, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Provide administrative support related to payroll reporting, record maintenance, and other departmental tasks as assigned.