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Payroll Assistant

RotoCo, Inc. dba Roto-Rooter Plumbing
Vista, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/23/2026

Payroll Assistant

PAY: Starting at $24.00/hour

LOCATION: Vista, CA (Corporate)

We are a national plumbing company seeking a qualified Payroll Assistant to assist in processing payroll on a bi-weekly basis for multiple companies within the organization. You will undertake a variety of tasks including but not limited to, entering payroll information, calculating wages using an established payroll processing system that integrates with our PEO Provider and administrative tasks associated with new hire onboarding and terminations.

This position requires a great understanding of confidentiality both inside and outside of the office as well as good math skills and experience in entering data with great attention to detail. The ideal candidate will maintain professionalism with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

WHO WE ARE:

With nearly 50 years of providing dependable and best-in-class residential plumbing services, RotoCo, LLC is an industry icon. With nearly $100 million in sales RotoCo, Inc has a rapidly growing service area that currently spans from North San Diego County to Sacramento County. We pride ourselves on being part of the Roto-Rooter national brand and still staying true to our family-owned business values.

Why start your career at Roto-Rooter?

· Career Development

· Great Benefits

· Fun & Rewarding Work Environment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Complete Bi-Weekly Payrolls using payroll software

· Audit & file new hire onboarding documents

· Process terminations

· Process Prevailing Wage & Certified Payroll as needed

· Address concerns and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management

· Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll

· Process off cycle paychecks

REQUIREMENTS

· At least 2 years of current Payroll experience

· Prevailing Wage Certified Payroll/DIR reporting - at least 2 years preferred

· Strong computer skills - Excel with Pivot Table Knowledge

· Paychex or PEO experience – preferred

· Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment

· Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records

BENEFITS

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· 401(k) Savings Plan

· Sick & Vacation Pay

· Life Insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting at $24.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8AM-5PM

Physical Setting: Office, In Person

Ability to commute/relocate:

· Vista, CA 92081: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

Prevailing Wage: 2 years (Required)

· Payroll: 2 years (Required)

Company's website: www.rotorooterca.com

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have experience in DIR reporting?
  • Are you familiar with Prevailing Wage?

Ability to Relocate:

  • Vista, CA 92081: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $24 - $27

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