Payroll Clerk Cs
Good Samaritan Hospital CA • Bakersfield, California • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jun 10, 2026
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to process bi-weekly payroll for employees across two separate company entities using Paylocity. You will own the full payroll cycle — from timekeeping audits to tax remittance — while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality every pay period.
RequirementsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Run bi-weekly payroll for two entities in Paylocity, start to finish
- Audit timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies before each run
- Process new hires, terminations, rate changes, and direct deposit updates
- Manage garnishments, benefit deductions, and voluntary withholdings
- Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger
- Support quarterly and year-end filings, W-2s, and ACA reporting
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 2+ years of payroll processing experience
- Hands-on Paylocity experience required
- Multi-entity or multi-company payroll experience a plus
- Solid understanding of federal and state wage, hour, and tax rules
- Strong Excel skills and a keen eye for detail
- FPC or CPP certification preferred, not required
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $56,000–$80,000 per year (median ~$66,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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