Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist – Temp to Hire

Location: Sacramento, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
Company: Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a temp‑to‑hire opportunity with one of our reputable clients in the Sacramento area. This is an excellent role for a detail‑oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys accuracy, compliance, and high‑volume processing.

• Process full-cycle payroll for hourly, salary, and/or union employees
• Review and verify timecards, PTO, sick leave, and adjustments
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local payroll regulations
• Handle payroll entries, garnishments, deductions, and benefit allocations
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end payroll journal entries
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll documentation
• Support audits, reporting, and payroll-related projects as needed

• 2–5+ years of payroll experience (multi-state or union payroll is a plus)
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, iSolved, Ceridian, or similar
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, taxes, and wage requirements
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and customer service mindset
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and confidential data

• Temp-to-hire path with long‑term stability
• Welcoming team and supportive leadership
• Opportunity to expand payroll and accounting skills
• Competitive pay based on experience

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.