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Payroll Clerk [ADP Workforce Now Experience Preferred]

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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • $22–$25 Per Hour
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Payroll Clerk [ADP Workforce Now Experience Preferred]

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time | Hourly
Compensation: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour (Negotiable Based on Experience)

Position Overview

An established company in the food distribution industry is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Clerk to join its Accounting Department in Los Angeles, California.

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing weekly payroll, maintaining accurate employee time and attendance records, assisting with payroll-related inquiries, and supporting various administrative and human resources functions.

This position is ideal for an individual with payroll processing experience, strong organizational skills, and excellent attention to detail. Experience with ADP Workforce Now is highly preferred.

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and process weekly payroll accurately and on schedule
  • Review and verify employee time and attendance records, including approved adjustments and corrections
  • Calculate sick leave, vacation pay, and paid time off (PTO)
  • Maintain accurate payroll records, employee attendance information, and absentee reports
  • Prepare and distribute daily and weekly timekeeping reports to supervisors and management
  • Transfer driver trip information and payroll-related data into payroll worksheets
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and payment-related issues
  • Prepare weekly labor reports and assist with payroll reconciliation
  • Ensure payroll transactions comply with company policies and established pay guidelines
  • Coordinate with management and corporate personnel regarding workers' compensation claims and workplace incident reports
  • Assist with new-hire paperwork, employee onboarding, and orientation
  • Prepare employee identification badges and maintain personnel documentation
  • Assist with employment verification requests, unemployment claims, and state disability documentation
  • Support applicant screening, background checks, and other HR-related administrative activities
  • Perform additional accounting, payroll, and administrative duties as assigned

Numbers & Facts

LocationLos Angeles, CA
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$22–$25 Per Hour
Year Founded1982
HeadquartersLos Angeles, CA, US

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Previous payroll processing experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now highly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or 1–2 years of relevant experience or training, or an equivalent combination
  • Knowledge of payroll procedures, timekeeping systems, and employee attendance tracking
  • Strong numerical aptitude with the ability to calculate wages, deductions, percentages, and payroll adjustments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and general office applications
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling employee and payroll information
  • Ability to prioritize assignments and meet weekly payroll deadlines
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with accounting, HR, and management teams

Preferred Experience

  • Payroll processing in a distribution, logistics, transportation, or manufacturing environment
  • Experience processing payroll for hourly and non-exempt employees
  • Familiarity with time and attendance systems
  • Experience handling PTO, sick leave, and vacation calculations
  • Knowledge of California payroll practices and wage and hour requirements
  • Experience with employee onboarding, personnel records, and HR administration
  • Familiarity with payroll reporting, labor reports, and employment verification procedures

Benefits

Paid Time-Off, Paid Sick Days, Parking, Medical, Dental, Vision

About Company

Compensation & Employment Details

  • Hourly Pay: $22.00 – $25.00, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Compensation may be negotiable based on relevant payroll experience
  • Full-Time, Hourly Position
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Accounting Department
  • Opportunity to contribute to payroll and administrative operations within an established organization

How to Apply

Please apply directly through this Monster job posting.

Skills

  • Payroll Tax
  • Payroll Administration
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Payroll Management
  • ADP
  • ADP PC Payroll For Windows
  • Accounting
  • Accounting Software
  • Human Resources
  • Human Resources Processes
  • Human Resources Customer Service

Skills

  • ADPunmatched
  • Accountingunmatched
  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched

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