Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Payroll Specialist in the heart of Seattle! We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage end-to-end payroll operations for 500+ employees across multiple states. This role combines technical precision with client-facing excellence in a hybrid work environment (3 days office, 2 remote). Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development stipends, and the opportunity to shape our payroll modernization initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations (FLSA, FICA, etc.)
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and benefit enrollments with 100% accuracy
- Lead month-end/year-end payroll closes including W-2 processing
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding payroll transitions
- Conduct quarterly payroll audits and reconciliation processes
- Implement and test system upgrades for payroll software
Qualifications
- 5+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state compliance
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent proficiency
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- Proficiency with payroll tax filing (941, 940, state forms)
- Experience with garnishment processing and third-party reporting
- SHRM or APA certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities