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Payroll Manager

Seattle, WA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Seattle, Washington. This position plays a central role in delivering accurate and compliant payroll while partnering with accounting, human resources, finance, and operations leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical payroll knowledge, and a commitment to improving processes that support both employees and the business. Responsibilities:• Lead the full payroll cycle for a multi-state employee population, ensuring each pay period is processed accurately, on schedule, and in compliance with applicable laws.• Guide and develop payroll team members through coaching, training, workload oversight, and performance management.• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align payroll activities with accounting, benefits, finance, and operational requirements.• Review employee payroll records and pay-impacting changes such as new hires, status updates, separations, and final payments to maintain data accuracy.• Manage payroll-related reconciliations, journal entries, tax submissions, year-end forms, garnishments, retirement deductions, and benefit withholdings.• Resolve payroll questions and discrepancies by providing timely support to employees and addressing complex issues with professionalism and discretion.• Maintain payroll controls, documentation, system settings, user access, and security practices to protect confidential information and support compliance.• Produce payroll reporting, audit schedules, and performance metrics to monitor accuracy, identify trends, and strengthen internal processes.• Drive continuous improvement by refining workflows, enhancing system usage, and recommending more efficient payroll practices. Benefits<ul><li>Retirement: Profit Sharing- eligibility starts at year 1. Vesting begins at year 2 at 20%, increasing 20% annually to 100% at year 6. Contribution depends on company profit and annual comp; a conservative figure is about 15% of annual comp per year. It functions as a retirement plan the employee doesn’t pay into.</li><li>PTO: 2 weeks (negotiable up to 3)</li><li>Holidays: 7 days (put also get Seattle Sick Leave)</li><li>Health Coverage: Medical through United Healthcare (3 plans, standard employer/employee cost split), plus dental, vision,</li></ul>
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Gig Harbor, WA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Gig Harbor, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with strong experience managing end-to-end payroll across multiple states while maintaining compliance and data accuracy. The role will work with established payroll platforms to process pay, resolve discrepancies, and help ensure smooth payroll administration. Responsibilities: • Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring deadlines are met and earnings, deductions, and taxes are calculated correctly. • Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage and tax regulations to maintain compliance. • Review payroll records for accuracy, investigate inconsistencies, and resolve issues related to timekeeping, pay adjustments, and employee data. • Use ADP Workforce Now and Paylocity to manage payroll transactions, maintain records, and support reporting needs. • Coordinate payroll updates such as new hires, terminations, compensation changes, benefits deductions, and garnishments. • Reconcile payroll totals and supporting reports each cycle to confirm completeness and identify any variances before final processing. • Respond to employee and internal stakeholder questions regarding payroll details, pay statements, and related transactions. • Support payroll-related audits and documentation requests by preparing organized records and validating required information.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

Federal Way, WA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager to lead a high-performing payables team. This role is ideal for someone in finance who combines strong operational oversight with a hands-on leadership style and a solid understanding of accounting controls. The position will play a key part in maintaining accurate payment processing, supporting close activities, and driving consistent service delivery across the accounts payable function. Responsibilities:• Lead daily accounts payable operations in a shared services setting, ensuring work is completed accurately, on schedule, and in alignment with company policies.• Manage, coach, and support a team structure that includes several direct reports while promoting accountability, collaboration, and growth across the department.• Coordinate hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities to build a capable and engaged accounts payable team.• Distribute workloads and set priorities to meet departmental objectives, service expectations, and processing deadlines.• Oversee month-end accounts payable close responsibilities, including account reconciliations and coordination with accounting partners on accruals and reporting.• Review payment activity and vendor transactions to maintain compliance with internal controls, operational procedures, and established service standards.• Support regulatory and audit-related requirements by ensuring accurate documentation for tax reporting, including 1099 and 480 filings, and preparing materials for annual audits.• Analyze workflows, document procedures, and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen control practices.• Track operational performance through meaningful metrics tied to volume, accuracy, and turnaround times, and use findings to improve team results. The salary range for this position is $80k to $95k. Benefits available with this position include medical, dental and vision; life and disability insurances; participation in the company’s 401(k) plan with a match and at least (negotiable) 10 days of paid vacation, 10 days of paid sick leave and 11 paid holidays per calendar year.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

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