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13 results for Payroll Specialist in Olympia, WA

Payroll Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Seattle, Washington. The ideal candidate will excel in managing payroll processes with precision and efficiency, ensuring compliance with multi-state regulations and union requirements. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise in payroll systems and tax reconciliation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process and manage payroll operations for employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance.<br>• Reconcile payroll data with state taxes to maintain accurate records and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Handle union payroll requirements, including contract-specific calculations and reporting.<br>• Utilize PeopleSoft and other payroll systems to streamline payroll processing.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll-related inquiries and provide timely resolutions.<br>• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, adhering to federal, state, and local regulations.<br>• Leverage Microsoft Excel for detailed payroll analysis and reporting.<br>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.<br>• Generate and analyze payroll reports to support audits and financial reviews.<br>• Assist in improving payroll processes and implementing best practices.
  • 2026-02-04T21:23:42Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Chehalis, WA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 22.00 - 35.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a Bilingual Payroll Specialist (English/Spanish) to join our client’s team on a contract basis in Chehalis, Washington. This role will provide crucial support to the payroll department, ensuring accurate and timely processing for a diverse employee population. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable communicating in both English and Spanish.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process weekly and biweekly payroll accurately and in accordance with company policies and regulations.</li><li>Review and verify timecards, hours worked, PTO, and other pay‑related data.</li><li>Assist employees with payroll-related inquiries in both English and Spanish.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.</li><li>Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to resolve discrepancies or documentation gaps.</li><li>Support audits and reporting requests as needed.</li><li>Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of employee payroll information at all times.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-12T00:43:48Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 33.25 - 38.50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our team in Seattle, Washington. In this role, you will manage complex payroll operations and ensure accuracy in processing payments and deductions for employees across multiple systems. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic payroll environment while ensuring compliance with union agreements and organizational policies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll for union and non-union employees across multiple states, verifying accuracy of timecards, wage calculations, deductions, and benefits.</li><li>Maintain compliance with collective bargaining agreements, wage and hour laws, and tax requirements.</li><li>Reconcile payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues with employees and management.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports, wage summaries, and audit documentation as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Finance to onboard employees, coordinate benefits, and ensure accuracy of records.</li><li>Respond promptly to payroll inquiries and support employees on payroll matters.</li><li>Stay current with federal, state, and local payroll laws and update processes as needed.</li><li>Assist in year-end activities, including W-2 processing and government filings.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-01-12T17:39:36Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 38.00 - 44.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are supporting a client seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage full cycle payroll during a transitional period. This role requires someone who can shadow the process once and then take ownership with minimal support.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>• Manage end to end payroll processing in UKG Pro</p><p>• Ensure accuracy and timely completion of each payroll cycle</p><p>• Follow established step by step procedures with strong attention to detail</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and support audit readiness</p><p>• Partner with the Finance team and raise any discrepancies as needed</p><p>• Location: Fully onsite in North Seattle</p><p>• Schedule: 40 hours per week, flexible</p><p>• Duration: 12-week contract with potential to extend</p><p>• Start Date: ASAP</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who can step in quickly, work independently and support a smooth transition. If you are available immediately and confident handling payroll from start to finish, we would like to connect with you.</p>
  • 2026-02-05T21:54:03Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Tacoma, WA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 65000.00 - 75000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Administrator to join our team in Tacoma, Washington. This position involves managing payroll processes, union reporting, and light human resources tasks for a small electric company. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction and union payroll, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in an office environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process weekly payrolls using paper timecards, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Prepare monthly union reports for four unions and submit them on time.</p><p>• Handle monthly and quarterly payroll tax reporting and payments.</p><p>• Manage certified and prevailing wage reporting to relevant authorities and fulfill other compliance requirements.</p><p>• Input and process new employee data into the payroll system.</p><p>• Administer weekly garnishments and maintain wage rates for bargaining and non-bargaining employees.</p><p>• Provide payroll-related data and reports for managers as needed.</p><p>• Maintain and update the payroll system to ensure functionality and accuracy.</p><p>• Assist with annual W-2 compilation and distribution.</p><p>• Perform accounts receivable duties, including invoice input, cash applications, and service job setup.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. Benefits available with this position include paid medical, dental and vision; life and disability insurances; participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with a match and 15 days of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick leave and 9 paid holidays per calendar year.</p>
  • 2026-02-09T18:29:06Z
Payroll Manager
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 66.50 - 77.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Payroll Manager with solid payroll tax experience to join our team in Seattle, Washington. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on the administration and improvement of payroll processes. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing multi-state payroll operations and have a strong background in payroll tax compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and manage full-cycle payroll operations for a workforce exceeding 500 employees across multiple states.</p><p>• Ensure accurate payroll tax calculations, deposits, and reporting in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.</p><p>• Organize and process payroll data from multiple systems, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.</p><p>• Assist in setting up payroll services for new sites and locations, ensuring smooth integration.</p><p>• Support the payroll accounting team by addressing administrative tasks such as data retrieval, report preparation, and spreadsheet organization.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes through automation and implement solutions.</p><p>• Review and address payroll tax-related notices and inquiries, providing timely resolutions.</p><p>• Collaborate with agencies and stakeholders to ensure payroll compliance and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Process funding requirements, including managing wires and invoicing for payroll-related transactions.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance payroll operations and efficiency.</p>
  • 2026-02-05T18:48:40Z
Payroll Manager
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.00 - 42.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team on a contract basis in Seattle, Washington. This role involves overseeing payroll operations for a workforce across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance. If you are detail-oriented and have a strong background in full-cycle payroll management, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage payroll processing for approximately 350 employees</p><p>• Oversee multiple payroll cycles with varying pay frequencies and employee classifications</p><p>• Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll regulations and maintain accurate records</p><p>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now software to execute payroll processes efficiently</p><p>• Handle bi-monthly payroll tasks and address any discrepancies or concerns</p><p>• Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance</p>
  • 2026-02-03T18:18:39Z
Payroll Supervisor/Manager
  • Tacoma, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 35.63 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Supervisor/Manager to join our team in Tacoma, Washington. In this role, you will oversee and manage payroll operations for a large workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all processes. This is a long-term contract position, offering a great opportunity to contribute your expertise in payroll management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage full-cycle payroll operations, including processing, auditing, and reporting.</p><p>• Oversee multi-state payroll functions to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.</p><p>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now and other payroll systems to streamline processes and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Coordinate bi-monthly payroll for a workforce of over 500 employees.</p><p>• Implement and enforce payroll policies to ensure consistency and compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Handle payroll data for multiple platforms, including UKG Pro and Workday Payroll.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of payroll tax filings and other required documentation.</p><p>• Train and mentor payroll staff to enhance performance and efficiency.</p>
  • 2026-02-06T19:43:59Z
AP Specialist
  • Tacoma, WA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 28.00 - 32.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team. This role is responsible for processing vendor invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely payments. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high invoice volume. Key Responsibilities Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and efficiently Perform 3-way matching (invoice, purchase order, receiving documentation) Code invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies Respond to vendor inquiries in a detail oriented and timely manner Maintain accurate and organized AP files and records Assist with month-end close, including accruals and reconciliations Support audit requests and provide documentation as needed Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
  • 2026-02-10T00:28:41Z
Bookkeeper
  • Olympia, WA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 26.00 - 28.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented <strong>Bookkeeper</strong> to support the day-to-day accounting operations of our small business. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling accounts, and assisting with basic financial reporting. The ideal candidate enjoys working independently, is highly organized, and is comfortable wearing multiple hats.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Record daily financial transactions and maintain the general ledger</li><li>Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Reconcile bank and credit card statements monthly</li><li>Process payroll or coordinate with payroll provider</li><li>Prepare and submit sales tax and other required filings</li><li>Generate monthly financial reports (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)</li><li>Maintain organized financial records and documentation</li><li>Assist with budgeting and cash flow tracking</li><li>Collaborate with CPA or tax preparer as needed</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-10T00:33:38Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Tacoma, WA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 24.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a respected healthcare organization in Tacoma to identify a detail‑oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Specialist for a contract engagement. This role plays a key part in supporting patient billing, reimbursement accuracy, and overall revenue cycle performance.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable, including invoice generation, payment posting, and account reconciliation.</li><li>Process patient billing, insurance claims, and follow-up on outstanding balances.</li><li>Communicate with insurance providers, patients, and internal departments to resolve billing discrepancies.</li><li>Research and resolve denials, underpayments, and account variances.</li><li>Prepare AR aging reports and assist with month-end close activities.</li><li>Ensure proper documentation and compliance with healthcare billing standards and HIPAA requirements.</li><li>Support ongoing revenue cycle improvement initiatives and special projects.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-06T17:53:38Z
Accounting Assistant
  • Tacoma, WA
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 27.00 - 31.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our team in Tacoma, Washington. This is a Contract to permanent opportunity where you will play a key role in managing financial processes, ensuring accuracy, and supporting the accounting team in daily operations. The position offers an excellent chance to contribute to a dynamic workplace within the manufacturing industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Verify vendor statements, identify missing invoices, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.<br>• Maintain and update vendor master files, including Certificates of Insurance forms.<br>• Input daily labor tickets for assigned foundry departments, ensuring accuracy.<br>• Handle accounts receivable tasks, including invoicing, processing cash receipts, and managing collections and credits.<br>• Monitor cash received from the bank account and prepare associated reports.<br>• Manage progress billing for customers, ensuring timely and precise documentation.<br>• Code and send invoices to the corporate accounts payable team, and collaborate to resolve any vendor-related issues.<br>• Confirm receipt of goods using packing slips and coordinate with the corporate office to address discrepancies.<br>• Prepare payroll reports, create necessary files, and post journal entries to the general ledger.
  • 2026-02-04T19:28:44Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Auburn, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 23.75 - 27.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join our team on a Contract basis in Auburn, Washington. In this role, you will manage financial transactions, focusing on collections and cash applications, while ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and has a strong background in accounts receivable processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle accounts receivable tasks, including billing and payment processing.<br>• Conduct commercial collections to ensure timely receipt of outstanding payments.<br>• Apply cash payments accurately to customer accounts.<br>• Monitor account balances and resolve discrepancies effectively.<br>• Communicate with clients regarding overdue payments and payment plans.<br>• Maintain detailed and organized records of financial transactions.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless financial operations.<br>• Generate reports on receivables and collections for management review.<br>• Assist with audits and compliance checks related to accounts receivable.<br>• Provide exceptional customer service to address inquiries and concerns.
  • 2026-02-11T23:08:37Z