$23 - $28 per hour
: On Demand Office Assistant Billing Specialist Location: Fresno, CA, 93722 : The On Demand Office Assistant Billing Specialist will be responsible for managing the billing process for our clients. This includes creating…
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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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$23 - $25 per hour
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$26 - $30 per hour
Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resource…
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Position Title: IT Administrative & Billing Coordinator (Req #: 704) Location: Fresno, CA Date Posted: 07/21/2026 Salary Interval: Hourly - Full-Time Pay Range: $62,400.00 - $72,000.00 Application Instructions Why Join O…
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we teach our clients and their circle of support how to obtain positive, sustainable outcomes. Position : Critical Intervention Specialist Location : Fresno, CA (and surrounding counties), In-Person/Onsite Required Repor…
Requirements / Qualifications Applicants interested in this position must, electronically, complete a current online EdJoin application. It is required that the following documents be attached to all EdJoin applications:…
POSITION SUMMARY The Housing Specialist provides housing support to participants in the Program. The incumbent will be able to cope with conflict, stress, and crisis situations through effective problem-solving and media…
Job Description Job Description We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and manage all payroll functions for west coast based employees. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely payroll proces…
$25 - $30 per hour
accounting experience to the table. Description -Perform the day-to-day processing of accounting functions -Full Cycle A/R, A/P and Payroll for small staff -Responsible for invoicing and CSR work with vendors -Produce an…
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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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