A Government Entity in Tacoma seeks a skilled Contract Payroll Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis. This role will be responsible for efficiently managing payroll activities using ADP Workforce Now and providing light accounting support. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll practices, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive data with discretion.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Payroll Management: Process accurate payroll for employees while adhering to compliance guidelines using ADP Workforce Now.</li><li>Maintain and update employee payroll data, including base compensation, deductions, and benefits in the system.</li><li>Ensure that payroll processing is timely and aligns with federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and provide resolution in a professional and timely manner.</li><li>Generate payroll-related reports and reconcile discrepancies.</li><li>Accounting Support: Perform light accounting duties, including supporting journal entries, account reconciliations, and data verification tasks.</li><li>Assist in preparing reports and maintaining accurate financial records related to payroll and workforce expenditures.</li><li>Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure alignment between payroll and financial processes.</li><li>Compliance and Documentation: Stay updated on changes to wage and labor laws applicable to government entities, ensuring full compliance.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll and financial information per government regulations.</li><li>Foster accurate record-keeping practices for audit and reporting purposes.</li></ul>

Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience: 2+ years of payroll administration experience. Prior experience in government payroll processes is a plus.</li><li>Software Expertise: Proficient in ADP Workforce Now payroll software.</li><li>Education: Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred but may be substituted with equivalent work experience.</li><li>Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting tools.</li></ul>

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Tacoma, WA
remote
Temporary
30.00 - 45.00 USD / Hourly
A Government Entity in Tacoma seeks a skilled Contract Payroll Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis. This role will be responsible for efficiently managing payroll activities using ADP Workforce Now and providing light accounting support. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll practices, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive data with discretion.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Payroll Management: Process accurate payroll for employees while adhering to compliance guidelines using ADP Workforce Now.</li><li>Maintain and update employee payroll data, including base compensation, deductions, and benefits in the system.</li><li>Ensure that payroll processing is timely and aligns with federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and provide resolution in a professional and timely manner.</li><li>Generate payroll-related reports and reconcile discrepancies.</li><li>Accounting Support: Perform light accounting duties, including supporting journal entries, account reconciliations, and data verification tasks.</li><li>Assist in preparing reports and maintaining accurate financial records related to payroll and workforce expenditures.</li><li>Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure alignment between payroll and financial processes.</li><li>Compliance and Documentation: Stay updated on changes to wage and labor laws applicable to government entities, ensuring full compliance.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll and financial information per government regulations.</li><li>Foster accurate record-keeping practices for audit and reporting purposes.</li></ul>
2025-10-29T21:34:19Z