Payroll Specialist - Temp to Hire

Pay: $33 - $38 per hour (DOE)
Location: Elk Grove, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite (Hybrid optional depending on client)
Company: Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with strong general ledger and full-cycle payroll experience for a temp-to-hire role with an established employer in Elk Grove. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, values accuracy, and is confident managing payroll and accounting functions with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for hourly, salaried, and multi-state employees
• Validate timesheets, PTO, overtime, bonuses, and wage adjustments
• Ensure accurate processing of garnishments, benefits, and tax withholdings
• Prepare and post payroll-related general ledger entries
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain employee data, including new hires, terminations, and rate changes
• Assist with year-end payroll duties, including W-2s and payroll audits
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely, professional manner
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams to support reporting and compliance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience, including high-volume environments
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, labor laws, and multi-state payroll
• Experience preparing payroll journal entries and reconciling payroll GL accounts
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP (highly preferred)
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Strong communication and customer-service skills

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay range: $33-$38/hr
• Temp-to-hire pathway with long-term stability
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to expand into payroll accounting and GL support