Payroll Specialist

Overview

Location: Vancouver, WA

Pay Range: $55,000 - $65,000 annually, depending on experience

This role supports a well-established and growing organization by serving as a Payroll Specialist on the accounting and finance team. Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state employees, along with process improvement and compliance with payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time for multi-state employees
• Maintain payroll records, including employee earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax information
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Reconcile payroll reports, payroll liabilities, benefits deductions, and general ledger payroll accounts
• Partner with Human Resources and Accounting to resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and payroll audits
• Support payroll reporting, process documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• 3+ years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state payroll administration
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, payroll compliance, and payroll systems
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, employee records management, and general ledger payroll accounting

Compensation & Benefits

• $55,000 - $65,000 annually, depending on experience

Location

• Vancouver, WA