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Payroll Bookkeeping Clerk

$23 - $30 per hour

GALLAGHER GATEWOOD A PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY CORP

Job Description

Job Description

Full-Time Payroll Clerk / Bookkeeping Assistant

Modesto, CA | On-site | Monday–Wednesday

Pay: $23.00 – $30.00 per hour , depending upon experience
Schedule: Part-time, 20–30 hours per week , Monday–Wednesday

Job Description

We are a CPA firm in Modesto seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Payroll Clerk / Bookkeeping Assistant to support payroll and bookkeeping services for our small to mid-sized business clients. This part-time role is ideal for a payroll professional with bookkeeping experience who values accuracy, deadlines, and client service.

Responsibilities

Payroll

  • Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls for multiple clients
  • Accurately calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
  • Prepare and submit payroll tax deposits and filings (federal, state, and local)
  • Set up new hires, process terminations, and maintain employee records
  • Respond to client questions related to payroll and payroll reports
  • Ensure compliance with California payroll and labor regulations

Bookkeeping

  • Perform bookkeeping data entry and general ledger postings
  • Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Support quarterly and year-end accounting projects
  • Assist CPA staff with client accounting and cleanup work as needed

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of payroll experience
  • Knowledge of California payroll laws and payroll tax compliance
  • Bookkeeping experience with understanding of basic accounting principles
  • Experience with payroll and accounting software (QuickBooks, ADP, Gusto, Paychex, or similar)
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Professional communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a CPA firm
  • QuickBooks Online and Desktop experience
  • Payroll certification (CPP or FPC) a plus, but not required

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience
  • Stable, predictable part-time schedule
  • Professional and supportive firm environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

 

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