Payroll Specialist

Senior Executive Recruiter at CV Resources (CFO, IT, & HR Talent Solutions).;

Our East San Fernando Valley client seeks a talented Payroll Specialist to join their Corporate Finance and Accounting Team on an interim basis.

• Process payroll to ensure accurate hours, earnings, deductions, and taxes.
• Review and reconcile employee timecards, PTO balances, and personnel changes in alignment with company policies and wage/hour laws.
• Calculate and issue final checks, bonuses, manual checks, and off-cycle payments.
• Audit staffing agency invoices and confirm accurate 401(k) contributions, deductions, and other benefit-related adjustments.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies by partnering with HR, Accounting, and department supervisors.
• Maintain secure and confidential employee payroll records while generating payroll summaries and ad hoc reports.
• Support quarterly and annual payroll activities, including tax filings, W-2 preparation, and audit documentation.
• Serve as a payroll resource to employees, responding to questions related to deductions, timekeeping, and pay.

• Calculate and withhold federal (income, FICA), state, and local taxes.
• Pay payroll taxes to the appropriate government agency.
• Respond to any relevant inquiries by the IRS or State Tax Board.
• Accept all relevant tasks as given by upper management.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of hands‑on, multi‑state payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of multi‑state wage and hour laws, payroll tax compliance, and benefit deduction processing.
• Payroll Tax Experience.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Designation

Technical

• ADP Workforce

Interpersonal

• Superb written and verbal skills
• High‑volume processing capability with excellent accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to collaborate with HR, Accounting, and operations teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Strong communication skills when supporting employees and responding to payroll inquiries.
• Proactive problem‑solving approach and ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Workday

For further information, submit your resume to  All inquiries will be kept in the strictest confidence.

• Associate

• Temporary

• Human Resources and Accounting/Auditing

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