Payroll/HR
$58,240–$72,800 year
On-siteKent, Washington, United States
Kent, Washington, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$58,240–$72,800 yearMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Process biweekly full-cycle payroll for a multi-state workforce, including hourly, salaried, commission, and draw-based structures. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, and reconcile payroll records, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings. Partner with Finance and HR to support reporting, general ledger alignment, and internal/external audits. Assist in recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining accurate employee records in the HRIS. Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data while resolving payroll discrepancies.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years of payroll accounting experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
- Strong working knowledge of payroll tax compliance (federal, state, and local)
- Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data reconciliation)
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required
- Proficiency with email is required
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree in Accounting or related field
- Experience supporting audits (financial, payroll, or 401(k))
- Familiarity with commission and draw compensation structures
- Experience working in a multi-state or distributed workforce environment
- Strong understanding of benefits payroll impacts, including pre-tax vs. post-tax deductions and arrears management
- Knowledge of wage garnishments, levies, and child support orders across multiple jurisdictions
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