Certified Payroll Specialist
CFS
Bakersfield, CA
Certified Payroll Specialist
Full-Time | Onsite | Kern County, CA
Join a well‑established, trusted service provider in Kern County and take your payroll expertise to the next level. We’re looking for a Certified Payroll Specialist who thrives in a detail‑driven environment and is passionate about accuracy, compliance, and supporting a team that values excellence.
What’s In It For You
- Competitive Hourly Pay: $23–$30/hour, depending on experience
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Opportunity to work for a long standing company
- Team Culture: Collaborate with experienced professionals who take pride in their work
What You’ll Do
- Process weekly payroll and prepare certified payroll reports that meet state and federal requirements
- Keep payroll records accurate, organized, and up to date
- Partner with HR and project teams to confirm job roles and hours worked
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly
- Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws and labor regulations
- Stay current on evolving payroll laws and best practices
What You Bring
- At least 1 year of payroll experience (certified payroll/prevailing wage knowledge is a plus!)
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
MaxSalary: USD62000
MinSalary: USD47000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.