Ag Payroll Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Balance Bookkeeping in Shafter, CA is seeking an Ag Payroll Specialist to support a busy payroll team on a temporary project lasting about 3 to 4 months. This onsite role reports directly to the owner and processes high-volume agricultural payroll with accuracy.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of agricultural payroll experience, is proficient with Datatech payroll software, and has strong data-entry skills. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of agricultural payroll experience in a high-volume environment.
• Hands-on experience using Datatech payroll software is required.
• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus and restaurant payroll experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume agricultural payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review timekeeping records and verify hours worked.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in payroll data.
• Enter payroll information into Datatech while maintaining data integrity.
• Maintain payroll records and support day-to-day office operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Bilingual English/Spanish

High-volume payroll

Tools

Datatech payroll software

Job description

Ag Payroll Specialist
Location: Shafter, CA (Onsite)
Salary: $49,920 – $54,080 DOE

Balance Bookkeeping is a growing professional services firm that supports agricultural businesses with essential accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services. Known for delivering accurate, dependable service to its clients, the company plays a critical role in helping local agricultural operations stay compliant and running smoothly. As business activity remains strong and key team members prepare for maternity leave, this role will help ensure payroll operations continue without interruption.

The Opportunity

This position was created to support a busy payroll team during a temporary project expected to last approximately 3 to 4 months. You’ll work directly with the company owner and collaborate with a close-knit office team to process high-volume agricultural payroll while maintaining exceptional accuracy.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys fast-paced, detail-oriented work and takes pride in getting payroll right the first time. You’ll have the chance to make an immediate impact while working for a respected local employer serving the agricultural community.

What You’ll Do

• Process high-volume agricultural payroll accurately and on schedule
• Review employee timekeeping records and verify hours worked
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in payroll and timekeeping data
• Enter payroll information into Datatech while maintaining data integrity
• Maintain organized payroll records and support day-to-day office operations

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year of agricultural payroll experience in a high-volume environment
• Hands-on experience using Datatech payroll software is required
• Strong data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills and restaurant payroll experience are preferred

Why This Role Stands Out

• Join a stable and well-established bookkeeping firm serving the agricultural industry
• Work directly with company ownership and have visibility into key business operations
• Become part of a friendly, collaborative team that values reliability and accountability
• Make an immediate impact by helping support critical payroll functions during a busy period

The ideal candidate is someone who can stay focused, work efficiently, and handle a significant volume of payroll transactions with confidence. Accuracy is essential, as even small mistakes can have a direct impact on employees and clients. While the environment is friendly and supportive, success in this role comes from being organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and the position is fully onsite in Shafter. Business casual attire is standard, and the team consists of a small office environment where collaboration and communication are valued.