Payroll Clerk

Key Staffing, Inc; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Staffing, Inc. seeks a Payroll Processing Clerk II to join a client team in Bakersfield, CA. This onsite role handles full payroll cycles with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance under California wage and hour laws.

Expect 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime and a strong focus on Excel-based data validation. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of hands-on payroll experience, proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP), and a solid understanding of

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• 2–3 years of full payroll cycle processing.
• Strong knowledge of California wage and hour laws, overtime rules, and Regular Rate of Pay calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel functions (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP).
• Accurate numerical data entry skills.
• College education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Human Resources recommended.
• Ability to work onsite in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and audit employee timecard records with accuracy.
• Maintain time and attendance records; operate Time & Labor systems.
• Collaborate in processing the full payroll cycle.
• Ensure compliance with California wage and hour laws, including overtime regulations and Regular Rate of Pay calculations.
• Perform accurate numerical data entry across multiple worksheets.
• Create and maintain Excel worksheets utilizing Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and other functions.
• Complete wage and overtime calculations for payroll payments, final checks, pay advances, retroactive payments, etc.
• Assist with pre- and post-payroll audits, identifying errors and processing corrections with the Payroll Manager’s support.

Skills

Payroll processing

Advanced Excel

CA wage laws

Education

Finance/Accounting/HR

Tools

Time & Attendance system

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Processing Clerk II
Pay Range: $24 – $28 per hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (occasional overtime required)

Key Staffing’s client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Clerk/Specialist to join their team. This role requires recent hands‑on payroll experience, strong knowledge of California wage and hour laws, and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and audit employee timecard records with accuracy.
• Maintain time and attendance records; operate Time & Labor systems.
• Collaborate in processing the full payroll cycle.
• Ensure compliance with California wage and hour laws, including overtime regulations and Regular Rate of Pay calculations.
• Perform accurate numerical data entry across multiple worksheets.
• Create and maintain Excel worksheets utilizing Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and other functions.
• Complete wage and overtime calculations for payroll payments, final checks, pay advances, retroactive payments, etc.
• Assist with pre- and post-payroll audits, identifying errors and processing corrections with the Payroll Manager’s support.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of recent experience calculating and auditing timecard records.
• 2–3 years of experience in full payroll cycle processing.
• Strong understanding of California wage and hour laws, overtime rules, and Regular Rate of Pay calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and advanced Excel functions (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP).
• Accurate numerical data entry skills.
• College education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Human Resources highly recommended.
• Ability to work onsite in an office environment.

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multi-generational and multicultural workforce, Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.