Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a construction company in Solana Beach, California through a Long-term Contract engagement. This position blends payroll administration with accounts payable duties and is well suited for someone who enjoys managing recurring financial processes with accuracy and consistency. The role will handle payroll for a small employee group, assist with invoice and vendor payment activities, and contribute to accounting support using cloud-based tools.

Responsibilities:

• Process biweekly payroll accurately for a small employee population using Gusto and maintain complete payroll records.
• Review, enter, and track accounts payable transactions, ensuring invoices are coded properly and payments are issued on schedule.
• Manage recurring monthly disbursements and coordinate timely payment activity for a group of active vendors.
• Support account review efforts by helping audit financial entries and identifying discrepancies that need correction.
• Assist with the setup of a 401(k) program by working closely with an external benefits provider and internal stakeholders.
• Use QuickBooks Online to maintain accounting records and support day-to-day financial operations beyond payroll processing.
• Monitor vendor details, invoice status, and payment history to help maintain organized and reliable financial data.
• Provide general payroll and accounting support to help keep financial operations running efficiently and accurately.