Payroll Assistant

Fenceworks LLC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenceworks LLC is seeking a Payroll Assistant in California with at least 2 years of experience to manage a fast-paced weekly payroll process and ensure timely, accurate payroll records. The role supports payroll inquiries, maintains confidential files, and assists with audits while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Bilingual in Spanish is required, with strong Excel and Paychex proficiency. You will collaborate with HR and Finance teams on compensation tasks and special projects in a

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) and advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
• Experience with Paychex preferred (2–4 years).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Collect and verify attendance and timekeeping data.
• Enter payroll data and process weekly payroll.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and maintain confidential payroll files.
• Assist with payroll audits and reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll summaries and data extracts.

Skills

MS Office

Word

PowerPoint

Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot tables)

Paychex

organization

customer service

Education

Strong work ethic

Tools

Paychex

Job description

Job Description

Fenceworks, LLC is looking for a Payroll Assistant with a minimum of 2 years’ experience who can manage a fast pace weekly payroll processing. The Payroll Assistant supports the payroll department by ensuring timely, accurate processing of employee payroll. This role involves maintaining payroll records, verifying timekeeping data, preparing reports, filing, providing support for payroll inquiries and assignment of special projects. The Payroll Assistant helps ensure compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and payroll procedures. This individual will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset.

MUST BE BILINGUAL IN SPANISH

Principal Accountabilities

• Collect, review, and verify attendance records, time sheets, and timekeeping data.
• Enter and update employee payroll information into the payroll system.
• Assist in processing payroll on a weekly basis.
• Verify accuracy of earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments as needed.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, paychecks, and deductions.
• Maintain employee payroll files and confidential records.
• Assist with payroll audits and reconciliation of payroll reports.
• Prepare payroll summaries, reports, and data extracts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Support HR and Finance teams with administrative tasks related to compensation and benefits.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned and assists with projects, as needed

Key Skills & Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office, Word, and PowerPoint
• Advanced excel skills, including Vlookups and Pivot tables
• 2-4 years of Paychex experience is preferred
• Impeccable organizational skills, attention to detail, time management and prioritization
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Attendance- models good attendance by adhering to their regular work schedule and at times working additional or
• varied hours to accommodate workflow

Bilingual in Spanish

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic

Company Description

Fenceworks LLC is a premier fence contractor in California, providing a wide range of fencing products and services to homebuilders, HOAs, and commercial clients. With over 30 years of experience and nine locations across the state, Fenceworks is known for its high-quality installations, value engineering, and customer-centric approach. We offer various fencing solutions including vinyl, wood, tubular steel, and custom gates, along with automated entry systems and rental fence options. Fenceworks prides itself on professionalism and excellence in every project.

Company Description

Fenceworks LLC is a premier fence contractor in California, providing a wide range of fencing products and services to homebuilders, HOAs, and commercial clients. With over 30 years of experience and nine locations across the state, Fenceworks is known for its high-quality installations, value engineering, and customer-centric approach. We offer various fencing solutions including vinyl, wood, tubular steel, and custom gates, along with automated entry systems and rental fence options. Fenceworks prides itself on professionalism and excellence in every project.