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Payroll Specialist

$33.97 - $38.87 per hour

LHH

Accounts Receivable / Payroll Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing organization in Oakland that is seeking an Accounts Receivable / Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering long-term potential in a stable and collaborative environment.

This position will be fully onsite during training and will transition to a hybrid schedule once onboarding is complete.

Responsibilities

  • Process semi-monthly payroll including earnings, deductions, and adjustments
  • Review employee time records, pay rates, and payroll changes in partnership with HR
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations across multiple states
  • Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts
  • Manage payroll deductions and third-party vendor integrations
  • Support accounts receivable functions including invoicing, payment posting, and reconciliations
  • Monitor aging reports and assist with collections and discrepancy resolution
  • Assist with system data transfers between internal systems and accounting platforms
  • Support month-end and year-end close activities
  • Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • 3–5 years of experience supporting both payroll and accounts receivable
  • Experience with ERP systems and payroll platforms (ADP or similar preferred)
  • Intermediate Excel skills
  • Prior experience working with large data sets
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information

Employment Type

Contract-to-hire opportunity

Work Environment

Onsite in Oakland during training, transitioning to a hybrid schedule

Pay Details

$33.97 to $38.87 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits are available via LHH Recruitment Solutions while on the assignment and these include: medical, dental, vision, 401K, flex spending accounts, life insurance, pet insurance and our Aspire Academy resources.

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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