$85k - $95k
Payroll Accounting & Tax Analyst Location: Fresno, CA (Remote; must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Fresno) Status: Full-Time, Exempt Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 annually About the Opportunity Gusmer E…
Finance & Accounting · Fresno, CA
Payroll Specialist jobs in Fresno, CA
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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$21–$41/hr
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$60k
Median, full-time
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About the Role Firstline Environmental Solutions is actively seeking HAZWOPER-certified and Specialist Trained Responders to join our Fresno, CA response crew. This is an on-call emergency response position supporting a…
Overview Opportunities for you! Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek Free Continuing Education and certification Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships Vacatio…
$66.82k - $82.18k
Program Specialist - Career Technical Salary: $66,818.00 - $82,179.00 Annually Location: SCCCD District Office - Fresno, CA... ...Agreements; assists with full- and part-time staff and faculty payroll processes including…
$29 - $46 per hour
**Position: Field Safety Specialist* * Location: Fresno, CA Company: Clear Path Utility Solutions, LLC. Pay Range: $29-$46 DOE CPUS is seeking Safety Specialists with knowledge of OSHA Logging Regulations, ANSI Z133 Stan…
$24 - $27 per hour
· Obtain and track required vendor and subcontractor documentation, including lien releases, certificates of insurance, certified payroll reports, and other compliance documents. · Assist with weekly check runs and elect…
$133.2k - $172.37k
healthcare industry with at least 4 years in specialty sales or the appropriate therapeutic area. A minimum of 2 years as a Therapeutic Specialist is preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Has a proven track record of succ…
$22 - $26 per hour
Celebrating over 55 years as a Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Truck Dealer with 5 locations throughout Central California. For the past 26 years, we have successfully earned the prestigious “Circle of Excellence Award” for…
About the Role RH Community Builders is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payables and intercompany reconciliation across our three affiliated nonprofit entities. This role is well suited to someone…
team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM is seeking a Field Safety Specialist (FSS ) for one of our offices in Fresno, CA . This role is responsible for monitoring and e…
$133.2k - $172.37k
deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. As a Senior Field Activation Specialist within Gilead's HIV Prevention Team, you will represent Gilead's products and s…
POSITION SUMMARY The Housing Specialist provides housing support to participants in the Landlord Engagement and Mitigation Program. The incumbent will be able to cope with conflict, stress, and crisis situations through…
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What payroll specialists earn in Fresno
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$26 | $43k–$55k |
| Mid level | $25–$33 | $52k–$68k |
| Senior | $32–$41 | $66k–$86k |
Adjusted for the Fresno market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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