Payroll Analyst

Vaco; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco, in Orange County, is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support its accounting and finance operations. This role suits someone early in their career who enjoys working with data, learning new systems, and collaborating across departments.

The Analyst will support timekeeping and labor-related accounting, reporting, audits, and month-end activities in a fast-paced environment. It offers a 6-month hybrid contract in Orange County with US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting, financial analysis, payroll, audit, or related experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Support timekeeping and labor accounting processes
• Maintain and update project and employee-related accounting data
• Review timecard submissions and follow up on outstanding items
• Process department and accounting-related change requests
• Review correction requests for completeness and appropriate support
• Respond to routine employee questions and escalate complex issues when needed
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits
• Assist with month-end close activities
• Prepare standard labor and accounting reports by project, employee, or reporting period
• Support Finance with ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Maintain accurate documentation and identify discrepancies requiring follow-up

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking & deadline management

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Learning new systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Timekeeping software

Labor accounting software

Job description

Location: Orange County, CA

Pay: $41-$46/hr

Duration: 6-month contract

Schedule: Hybrid

Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen

About the Role

A growing organization in Orange County is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support its accounting and finance operations. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who enjoys working with data, learning new systems, and partnering with employees across multiple departments.

The Accounting Analyst will support timekeeping and labor-related accounting processes, reporting, audit requests, and month-end activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support timekeeping and labor accounting processes
• Maintain and update project and employee-related accounting data
• Review timecard submissions and follow up on outstanding items
• Process department and accounting-related change requests
• Review correction requests for completeness and appropriate support
• Respond to routine employee questions and escalat complex issues when needed
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits
• Assist with month-end close activities
• Prepare standard labor and accounting reports by project, employee, or reporting period
• Support Finance with ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Maintain accurate documentation and identify discrepancies requiring follow-up

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of accounting, financial analysis, payroll, audit, or related experience
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working across different departments and levels of an organization
• Strong aptitude for learning new accounting and business systems

Nice to Have

• ERP system experience
• Timekeeping or labor accounting experience
• Audit support experienceMonth-end close exposure
• Experience working in a regulated or compliance-driven environment

Compensation

$41-$46/hr, depending on experience.

This is a 6-month hybrid contract opportunity offering hands-on exposure to accounting operations, reporting, systems, audit support, and cross-functional finance processes.