Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Payroll Clerk at Northwest Financial Solutions, where precision meets innovation. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage payroll operations for 500+ employees across the Pacific Northwest. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and the chance to work with cutting-edge payroll systems in Seattle's vibrant tech hub.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for diverse workforce including hourly/salaried employees, contractors, and international staff
- Manage tax filings, garnishments, and compliance with federal/state/local regulations (WA, OR, CA)
- Resolve payroll discrepancies through detailed auditing and reconciliation processes
- Collaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, and compensation changes
- Maintain confidential employee records and ensure data integrity in ADP Workforce Now
- Generate payroll reports for CFO and external auditors
- Optimize payroll workflows using automation tools
Qualifications
- 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent proficiency
- Expert knowledge of FLSA, WA state labor laws, and IRS regulations
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros
- Proven experience with garnishment processing and tax compliance
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills