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.

Responsibilities

• 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

?? Qualifications

• 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

?? Why This Opportunity?

• 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