Payroll Accountant

We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to support payroll operations for a contract assignment in Daly City, California. This onsite, part-time opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can manage complex wage calculations, maintain precise records, and ensure payroll activities align with applicable labor regulations. The position focuses heavily on prevailing wage processing, certified payroll reporting, and accurate use of QuickBooks Desktop in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll accurately and within established deadlines using QuickBooks Desktop.
• Manage prevailing wage payroll activities while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local labor requirements.
• Prepare certified payroll submissions and organize supporting records for compliance and audit purposes.
• Review time entries, pay rates, and job classifications to confirm proper wage calculations and payment accuracy.
• Compute overtime, fringe benefits, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments as required.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date payroll files, employee records, and related documentation.
• Research payroll discrepancies, respond to employee questions, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting tasks, and documentation needed for internal reviews or external audits.
• At least 3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Proven experience handling prevailing wage payroll and certified payroll reporting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop in a payroll environment.
• Solid understanding of payroll taxes, wage calculations, and labor compliance standards.
• Ability to support full-cycle payroll processing with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience working with multi-state payroll is preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills for payroll tracking, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.