We are looking for a skilled Payroll Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Lynnwood, Washington. In this role, you will oversee payroll functions while providing essential support for accounting tasks, including general ledger maintenance, inventory control, and regulatory reporting. This position is ideal for candidates with strong attention to detail, reconciliation skills, and expertise in payroll systems. Responsibilities:• Process bi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy of employee compensation, deductions, and compliance with garnishments, L& I wages, and jury duty pay.• Post and reconcile payroll entries to the general ledger while maintaining thorough records.• Manage benefit payments, report changes in employee benefits to providers, and reconcile benefit accounts.• Submit quarterly payroll reports to state labor and unemployment offices, ensuring timely and accurate compliance.• Administer the time and attendance reporting system, ensuring data accuracy and resolving discrepancies.• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, supporting analysis and reconciliation during month-end and year-end procedures.• Maintain detailed records of work-in-progress, performance bonds, and customer account deposits, ensuring accuracy in reporting.• Provide backup support for accounts payable and daily banking functions, ensuring smooth operations.• Track and reconcile wholesale expenses for year-end water rate studies and maintain inventory records in the general ledger.• Manage accounts payable and cash receipts for

• Minimum of three years of experience in payroll accounting or related roles. • Expertise in full-cycle payroll processing, including ADP Workforce Now and ADP Online systems. • Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements. • Proven experience with union payroll, including handling multiple pay codes and contract-driven rules. • Advanced reconciliation skills, particularly with payroll registers, deductions, exception reports, and general ledger support. • Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable accounting software. • Ability to manage benefits reconciliation tasks with accuracy and efficiency. • Strong organizational and analytical skills to handle complex payroll and accounting functions.

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Lynnwood, WA
onsite
Temporary
31.00 - 40.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Lynnwood, Washington. In this role, you will oversee payroll functions while providing essential support for accounting tasks, including general ledger maintenance, inventory control, and regulatory reporting. This position is ideal for candidates with strong attention to detail, reconciliation skills, and expertise in payroll systems. Responsibilities:• Process bi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy of employee compensation, deductions, and compliance with garnishments, L& I wages, and jury duty pay.• Post and reconcile payroll entries to the general ledger while maintaining thorough records.• Manage benefit payments, report changes in employee benefits to providers, and reconcile benefit accounts.• Submit quarterly payroll reports to state labor and unemployment offices, ensuring timely and accurate compliance.• Administer the time and attendance reporting system, ensuring data accuracy and resolving discrepancies.• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, supporting analysis and reconciliation during month-end and year-end procedures.• Maintain detailed records of work-in-progress, performance bonds, and customer account deposits, ensuring accuracy in reporting.• Provide backup support for accounts payable and daily banking functions, ensuring smooth operations.• Track and reconcile wholesale expenses for year-end water rate studies and maintain inventory records in the general ledger.• Manage accounts payable and cash receipts for
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