Payroll Accountant

Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with strong general ledger and full-cycle payroll experience for a temp-to-hire role with an established employer in Elk Grove. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, values accuracy, and is confident managing payroll and accounting functions with minimal oversight.

Pay: $33 - $38 per hour (DOE)
Location: Elk Grove, CA Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite (Hybrid optional depending on client)
Company: Ledgent Finance & Accounting

• Process full-cycle payroll for hourly, salaried, and multi-state employees
• Validate timesheets, PTO, overtime, bonuses, and wage adjustments
• Ensure accurate processing of garnishments, benefits, and tax with holdings
• Prepare and post payroll-related general ledger entries
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain employee data, including new hires, terminations, and rate changes
• Assist with year-end payroll duties
  , including W-2s and payroll audits
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely, professional manner
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams to support reporting and compliance

• 3+ years of payroll experience, including high-volume environments
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, labor laws, and multi-state payroll
• Experience preparing payroll journal entries and reconciling payroll GL accounts
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP (highly preferred)
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Strong communication and customer-service skills

• Competitive pay range: $33-$38/hr
• Temp-to-hire pathway with long-term stability
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to expand into payroll accounting and GL support

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles  Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.