Payroll Clerk

Industry: Consumer Data, Credit Reporting & Financial Services
Employment Type: Contract (W2)
Duration: 6 months to start
Pay Rate: $17/hour
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Work Model: Remote with 2 onsite days per month in Costa Mesa, CA

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a large organization within the financial services and consumer data industry
. This role focuses on accurate payroll processing, data entry, reconciliation, and maintaining payroll records in a high-volume environment.

• Compile payroll data including hours worked, wages, taxes, insurance, and employee deductions
• Review and screen time and payroll inputs for accuracy and resolve errors
• Enter payroll data into payroll systems and reconcile discrepancies
• Monitor payroll system reports and address alerts or processing issues
• Maintain and update payroll records, including changes to deductions, exemptions, and employee transfers
• Prepare payroll-related reports such as earnings, taxes, and deductions
• Track leave balances, non-taxable wages, and assist with paycheck issuance
• Support cost accounting activities by prorating payroll expenses across departments as needed

• 1–3 years of payroll processing experience
• Required proficiency with Oracle and Ceridian payroll systems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to reconcile payroll discrepancies and maintain confidential records
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with limited onsite requirements