Payroll Clerk POST NUMBER: 480429

Los Angeles, CA

Vaco Los Angeles is working with a client who is looking for a Payroll Clerk who will be responsible time keeping records of employees’ hours worked as well as any deductions or withholdings required to comply with state and federal laws in all of our markets. We also need a professional who is able to work cross-departmentally with accounting to ensure the entire business runs as smoothly as possible. The role is temp and can pay up to $26/hr. This role will be hybrid in Beverly Hills, CA!

Responsibilities:

  • Overseeing administration and processing of multi-state payroll on a biweekly/weekly basis
  • Record payroll data in our software system and verify all amounts prior to cutting checks
  • Alter employee tax status as needed as well as any information about withholding
  • Initiate direct deposits
  • Change employee banking records when necessary to process payments accurately
  • Record employee complaints, questions and concerns about payroll services and communicate those issues to HR manager
  • Maintain compliant policies and procedures for processing payroll checks
  • Handle incentive compensation and equity-based administration

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study preferred but not required
  • Experience working with different payroll systems required
  • Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing experience
  • Knowledge of payroll compliance and tax laws across various states
  • Experience using various payroll systems preferred
  • Microsoft Excel Proficiency
  • Strong attention to detail required
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Posted 2026-08-09

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