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11 results for Payroll Specialistadministrator in Everett, WA

Payroll Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 26.524 - 30.712 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations in Kenmore, Washington. This contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role is ideal for someone who can manage full-cycle payroll with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and serve as a dependable resource for employees and managers. The role follows a hybrid schedule with time split between remote work and on-site collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the complete semi-monthly payroll cycle, from gathering and validating pay data through final submission, distribution, and post-payroll reporting.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and update employee information related to earnings, deductions, taxes, leave balances, direct deposit details, and benefit elections.</p><p>• Review timekeeping entries, new employee setup, and payroll changes to confirm accuracy, completeness, and timely approval before each payroll deadline.</p><p>• Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve routine issues, and escalate complex compliance or system concerns when needed.</p><p>• Act as a key point of contact for staff and supervisors by answering questions related to pay, tax withholding, deductions, timecards, and payroll procedures.</p><p>• Support payroll tax compliance for employees in Washington, California, and other applicable jurisdictions, including reporting and related documentation.</p><p>• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end activities such as W-2 preparation and payroll record balancing.</p><p>• Partner with Finance and IT to improve payroll workflows, strengthen controls, and assist with system testing, updates, and payroll-related process enhancements.</p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
AP/Payroll Specialist
  • Redmond, WA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an AP/Payroll Specialist to support core accounting operations in Redmond, Washington. This role combines accounts payable, union payroll, and construction-related financial administration in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while partnering closely with the broader accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities, including weekly payment processing and timely disbursements to subcontractors.</p><p>• Administer weekly payroll for employees represented by the Carpenters Union, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable rules.</p><p>• Verify invoices, account coding, and backup documentation before releasing payments.</p><p>• Maintain complete and accurate payroll and accounting records within Foundation software and related systems.</p><p>• Support billing and accounts receivable tasks, including coordination across roughly 5 to 10 active contracts at any given time.</p><p>• Contribute to job costing, project accounting, and the review of schedule-driven financial information tied to construction work.</p><p>• Investigate payroll, payables, and accounting discrepancies, then take initiative to resolve issues efficiently.</p><p>• Prepare Excel-based reports, reconciliations, and data reviews to support ongoing financial tracking and analysis.</p><p>• Assist with quarterly tax-related activities based on experience and business needs.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Controller, Assistant Controller, and administrative staff to improve workflows and take on expanded ownership as processes develop.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Health Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee</p><p>Retirement: 401(k)</p><p>PTO: 2 weeks</p><p>Holidays: 7-8 paid holidays </p><p>Sick Time: 52 hours annually</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-13T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a growing workforce in Seattle, Washington. This position is responsible for delivering accurate, timely pay for salaried and hourly employees while maintaining strong financial controls, reliable reporting, and compliance with payroll regulations. The role also partners closely with accounting and finance to support reconciliations, month-end close activities, and payroll-related analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full payroll cycle for exempt and non-exempt employees, completing thorough reviews and approvals before each payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Verify earnings, overtime, premium pay, on-call compensation, and deductions with a strong focus on accuracy and error prevention.</p><p>• Record payroll-related journal entries and ensure month-end payroll data is posted correctly and on schedule within NetSuite.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll registers, benefit deductions, and general ledger activity during each pay period, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Act as the primary resource for employee and manager payroll questions, handling escalated issues with professionalism and clear communication.</p><p>• Lead payroll system implementation and migration efforts by coordinating vendors, managing testing, maintaining project timelines, and supporting organizational adoption.</p><p>• Create, refine, and document payroll procedures, policies, and internal controls while overseeing external payroll and timekeeping partners.</p><p>• Maintain complete and organized payroll documentation, support monthly account reconciliations, and collaborate with accounting during close processes.</p><p>• Prepare payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, quarterly state labor reports, and audit support materials while safeguarding confidential payroll and financial information.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% paid for employee</p><p>401k with match, plus stock options</p><p>160 hours PTO</p><p>6 paid holidays plus week off between Christmas and New Year</p>
  • 2026-08-31T00:00:00Z
Payroll Processor
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking experienced Payroll professionals for contract opportunities with clients in Mount Vernon, WA. Our clients in the local area frequently seek experienced Payroll professionals to support payroll processing, employee record maintenance, reporting, and compliance functions. These are ongoing contract postings intended to connect with qualified professionals for current and future opportunities in the local market. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule for hourly and salaried employees</li><li>Maintain and update employee payroll records</li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support payroll reporting, audits, and reconciliations</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and provide timely support</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll processing and related documentation</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Renton, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to support the finance and accounting operations of a government or public sector organization. This position will be responsible for processing invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting vendor payments, and ensuring transactions comply with established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process accounts payable invoices accurately and in a timely manner</li><li>Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, supporting documentation, and compliance with internal policies</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders, contracts, and receiving documentation</li><li>Enter invoices and payment information into the accounting or ERP system</li><li>Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, and other vendor payments</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9s and required documentation</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and research invoice or payment discrepancies</li><li>Communicate with vendors and internal departments regarding payment status and invoice questions</li><li>Assist with purchase order tracking and procurement-related documentation</li><li>Ensure expenditures are coded accurately to the appropriate department, fund, program, grant, or general ledger account</li><li>Support grant-funded and restricted-fund accounting as needed</li><li>Maintain organized documentation in accordance with public records and audit requirements</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Support internal and external audits by providing invoices, payment records, and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with 1099 reporting and other year-end AP requirements</li><li>Follow established government purchasing, payment, and internal control procedures</li><li>Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance department as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.55 - 31.9 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a fast-paced finance team in Tukwila, Washington. This Contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, maintains strong accuracy, and can manage payables activity across multiple business entities. The person in this role will help keep invoice processing and vendor payments on track while providing dependable support to internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a large volume of invoices by reviewing documentation, entering records into the accounts payable system, and confirming complete and accurate information.<br>• Assign correct general ledger accounts and cost centers to invoices to support accurate financial reporting and payment processing.<br>• Route invoices for approval and follow up with designated decision-makers to keep payment timelines moving efficiently.<br>• Distinguish transactions across more than 20 entities and ensure each invoice is recorded and paid under the appropriate business unit.<br>• Prepare weekly payment batches, including check runs and related disbursement activities, to support on-time vendor payments each Friday.<br>• Respond to questions from employees and vendors regarding invoice status, payment details, and accounts payable system usage.<br>• Maintain organized payable records and support consistent documentation practices for audits and internal review.<br>• Assist with electronic payment activities, including ACH-related processing, as needed within established procedures.
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing finance team in Seattle, Washington in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to high-volume payables work, improving day-to-day efficiency, and partnering across departments to keep financial operations moving smoothly. The role is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of a stronger accounts payable function while supporting vendor payments, reconciliations, and credit card activity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt through payment, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.</p><p>• Review and assign general ledger coding for invoices, expense items, and vendor charges in line with company policies.</p><p>• Process a high weekly volume of payables while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting internal deadlines.</p><p>• Support vendor payment activity, including ACH transactions and coordination of credit card-related expenses.</p><p>• Reconcile statements, payment records, and account activity to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Work within systems such as Tipalti and Ramp to administer invoice workflows, payment processing, and related records.</p><p>• Partner with accounting and cross-functional teams to improve procedures, streamline approvals, and strengthen workflow consistency.</p><p>• Assist in organizing and shaping accounts payable processes as the team expands and formalizes its operating structure.</p>
  • 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 30 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing finance team in Seattle, Washington in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to high-volume payables work, improving day-to-day efficiency, and partnering across departments to keep financial operations moving smoothly. The role is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of a stronger accounts payable function while supporting vendor payments, reconciliations, and credit card activity.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt through payment, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.</p><p>• Review and assign general ledger coding for invoices, expense items, and vendor charges in line with company policies.</p><p>• Process a high weekly volume of payables while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting internal deadlines.</p><p>• Support vendor payment activity, including ACH transactions and coordination of credit card-related expenses.</p><p>• Reconcile statements, payment records, and account activity to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Work within systems such as Tipalti and Ramp to administer invoice workflows, payment processing, and related records.</p><p>• Partner with accounting and cross-functional teams to improve procedures, streamline approvals, and strengthen workflow consistency.</p><p>• Assist in organizing and shaping accounts payable processes as the team expands and formalizes its operating structure.</p>
  • 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are partnering with a growing organization in Tukwila seeking an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to provide immediate support to the accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can manage a high volume of invoices and email communication, and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and customer service.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Review, code, and enter invoices into the accounting system.</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare, process, and distribute vendor payments and checks.</li><li>Monitor and respond to high-volume Accounts Payable email inquiries through Microsoft Outlook.</li><li>Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor payment issues.</li><li>Communicate professionally with vendors and internal departments regarding payment status and documentation needs.</li><li>Maintain organized AP records and supporting documentation.</li><li>Assist with month-end AP activities and account reconciliations as needed.</li><li>Support additional accounting and administrative projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-04T00:00:00Z
Administrative Accounting Coordinator
  • Pacific, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Administrative Accounting Coordinator to join a construction-focused team in Pacific, Washington. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong accounting support experience and enjoys keeping project billing, contract records, and compliance documentation organized and accurate. The person in this role will work closely with operations, accounting, and customers to help maintain smooth financial and administrative processes across multiple active projects.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee billing activity for multiple projects by preparing customer invoices, tracking billing timelines, and confirming charges align with contract terms.<br>• Maintain contract files, project records, and supporting documentation so that key agreements, schedules, and financial details remain current and easy to access.<br>• Record and categorize labor, materials, subcontractor expenses, and other project costs by job to support accurate job costing and reporting.<br>• Review purchase orders, vendor invoices, and related project expenses, then reconcile entries to ensure complete and accurate accounting records.<br>• Use Sage 300 or comparable construction accounting software to support project billing, cost tracking, and account documentation.<br>• Assist with certified payroll records and prevailing wage documentation to help meet customer, contract, and regulatory requirements.<br>• Follow up on past-due accounts, address payment issues, and communicate with customers to resolve invoice questions or discrepancies.<br>• Prepare lien waivers, monitor work orders and project deadlines, and provide day-to-day administrative coordination between field teams and office staff.
  • 2026-09-08T00:00:00Z
Human Resources Clerk
  • Stanwood, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 23 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources Clerk to support day-to-day HR operations for a government organization in Stanwood, Washington. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate employee records, assisting with benefits and leave processes, and helping ensure HR activities are handled efficiently and in compliance with established procedures. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing administrative tasks in a structured environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and organize employee files, HR documents, and related records to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and easy retrieval.<br>• Assist with benefits-related administrative tasks, including processing documentation, answering routine employee questions, and tracking enrollment materials.<br>• Support leave administration by updating records, monitoring documentation, and helping coordinate leave requests in accordance with policy.<br>• Review HR forms and supporting paperwork for completeness and follow up on missing or incorrect information.<br>• Enter, update, and verify personnel data in HR systems and records while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.<br>• Respond to routine internal inquiries regarding HR processes, documentation requirements, and general administrative procedures.<br>• Prepare reports, correspondence, and other HR-related materials to support departmental operations and recordkeeping needs.<br>• Help maintain compliance with records retention standards and established government HR procedures.
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z