Overview
Payroll Administrator Jobs in San Rafael, CA at Perfect Timing Personnel Services
Title: Payroll Administrator
Company: Perfect Timing Personnel Services
Location: San Rafael, CA
Payroll Accountant – Hybrid | Temp or Temp-to-Hire | San Rafael | $33–$37/hour
Are you an payroll professional seeking a meaningful opportunity where your work supports equitable education for all students?
In this role, you’ll support the organization’s fiscal operations by managing and owning their 50 employee payroll process, You’ll play a key role in keeping payroll data accurate, organized, and compliant—while contributing to a mission that makes a real impact in public education.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-driven nonprofit based in San Rafael and contribute to work that matters.
Position Highlights:
Start: ASAP
Duration: 2+ months temp, with potential for temp-to-hire if mutual fit
Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite in San Rafael (near SMART station), 2 days remote
Requirements: Offer contingent on successful background check
In this role, you will:
Process all payroll related documents including voluntary deductions, status changes, terminations
Audit and calculate payroll adjustments
prepare various reports pertaining to retirement, OASDI, SDI, Federal, State, and Local taxes
Process membership and retirement documents; issue/process warrants
Maintains employee payroll files : track employee leaves usage and work day balances
Other duties as assigned
We’re looking for someone who has:
2+ years recent and relevant payroll processing experience
A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business, or public administration preferred
Accounting and financial management systems experience (QSS, Escape, or Frontline a plus)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills—written and verbal
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
