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Robert Half Payroll Specialist in San Jose, California
Description We are in search of a Payroll Specialist to join our team based in San Jose, California. This role will involve working remotely, with the potential to go on-site for training a few days. The successful candidate will be tasked with handling payroll related tasks and maintaining the accounting records using Sage 300 and ADP Workforce.
Responsibilities:
• Manage payroll on a weekly basis, ensuring data is correctly entered from Excel to Sage 300 and uploaded to ADP
• Maintain detailed records of union employees' multiple job assignments, sorting by name/job and downloading detailed reports for accuracy
• Enter individual time-off requests for employees into ADP
• Review the General Ledger, credits/debits, and identify payroll-related errors in Sage 300
• Ensure accurate entry of all data as errors can lead to significant issues
• Handle payroll for approximately 400 employees, including unionized staff
• Learn and adapt to our complex payroll and accounting systems, taking ownership of processes and working proactively. Requirements • Proficiency in Payroll management and administration
• Expertise in utilizing ADP Workforce Now software
• Familiarity with Sage 300 accounting software
• Experience in handling Weekly Payroll
• Proven track record in managing Payroll for 101 - 500 Employees
• Experience with Payroll management for Union employees
• Solid understanding of General Ledger accounting
• Knowledge of General Accounting principles and practices.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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