Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Seattle and make an immediate impact! We're seeking a meticulous Payroll Specialist to process accurate, timely payroll for 500+ employees while ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This urgent opening requires someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and can hit the ground running. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking organization.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal/state tax laws, FLSA, and local labor regulations
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries within 24 hours
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and benefit deductions accurately
- Prepare and submit payroll tax filings (Form 941, state unemployment, etc.)
- Generate payroll reports for finance and HR leadership
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
- Audit payroll processes quarterly for accuracy and efficiency
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with ADP systems
- Proven expertise in multi-state payroll compliance (WA, OR, CA)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) for payroll reporting
- Familiarity with garnishment processing and tax filing requirements
- CPP or FPC certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to prioritize tasks under tight deadlines
- Discretion handling sensitive employee financial data