Payroll Specialist

Senior Executive Recruiter at CV Resources (CFO, IT, & HR Talent Solutions).View phone number on click.appcast.io; View email address on click.appcast.io Our East San Fernando Valley client seeks a talented Payroll Specialist to join their Corporate Finance and Accounting Team on an interim basis. Location : near Burbank Job Status – Temp of at least three (3) months. Job Site Status – Hybrid Status (3 days/week in the office) Compensation – $35-$45/hour Responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist Payroll 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. Payroll Tax 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. Qualifications of the Payroll Specialist Required 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. Preferred Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Designation Skills of the Payroll Specialist Required 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. Preferred Workday For further information, submit your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. All inquiries will be kept in the strictest confidence. Seniority level Associate Employment type Temporary Job function Human Resources and Accounting/Auditing Industries Entertainment Providers Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CV Resources by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr