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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.
2026-10-20T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist with Workday

Tukwila, WA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28 - 37 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a contract opportunity in Tukwila, WA. This position will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a growing organization. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience processing payroll in Workday and is comfortable managing payroll activities in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule using Workday</li><li>Review and audit payroll data, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments</li><li>Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Process new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and payroll adjustments</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and support month-end accounting activities</li><li>Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to ensure employee data accuracy</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audits</li><li>Generate payroll reports and provide analysis as requested</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist with Paylocity

Tacoma, WA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
30 - 42 USD / Hourly
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations in a fast-paced, multi-union environment. This contract position requires a detail-oriented professional with hands-on Paylocity experience who can ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while navigating complex union agreements, deductions, and compliance requirements.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union employees using Paylocity</li><li>Review and audit employee timecards, wage rates, shift differentials, overtime calculations, and payroll deductions</li><li>Administer payroll in accordance with multiple collective bargaining agreements</li><li>Process union dues, benefit contributions, garnishments, and other payroll deductions</li><li>Maintain employee payroll records and ensure payroll data integrity</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end payroll accounting activities</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Support payroll audits and prepare requested documentation</li><li>Partner with HR, Accounting, and operations teams to ensure accurate employee data and payroll processing</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Director of Revenue Cycle

Seatac, WA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
155000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced revenue cycle leader to guide patient billing and financial operations for a healthcare organization in Seatac, Washington. This role is responsible for strengthening end-to-end revenue performance, supporting timely and accurate reimbursement, and leading teams that manage billing, collections, and payment posting. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of healthcare revenue operations, strong financial oversight, and the ability to collaborate across finance, payer relations, compliance, and technology functions. Responsibilities:• Lead daily revenue cycle operations across patient intake, authorization, billing, payment posting, collections, and accounts receivable follow-up.• Direct billing activities for multiple service lines, ensuring claims and invoices are processed accurately and within monthly close deadlines.• Build and maintain controls, workflows, and policies that improve reimbursement accuracy, reduce revenue leakage, and support regulatory compliance.• Monitor denied, underpaid, and aged accounts, driving timely appeals and corrective action to improve cash flow and lower bad debt exposure.• Partner with payer contracting leadership to translate contract terms into effective billing practices and verify expected payment performance.• Work closely with patients, insurers, government payers, and internal stakeholders to resolve complex reimbursement and account issues.• Oversee the use, support, and optimization of revenue cycle applications, coordinating with IT and external vendors on training, maintenance, and system performance.• Provide leadership to patient billing and finance teams through coaching, prioritization, and accountability for service levels and operational results. The salary range for this position is $155k to $185k. 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 15 days of paid vacation, 5 days of paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays per calendar year
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

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

Staff Accounant with Workday

Tukwila, WA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
31 - 38 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a contract opportunity in Tukwila, WA. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has strong general ledger experience and hands-on experience with Workday Financials.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy</li><li>Perform month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and other key general ledger accounts</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis</li><li>Support AP, AR, and payroll accounting as needed</li><li>Research and resolve accounting discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with audit requests and compliance-related reporting</li><li>Utilize Workday Financials for accounting transactions, reporting, and account maintenance</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, payroll, and operational teams</li></ul>
2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

VP of Accounting

Seattle, WA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on VP of Accounting to lead a sophisticated accounting function across a growing multi-entity organization in Seattle, Washington. This leader will guide technical accounting decisions, strengthen financial reporting practices, and bring structure to complex entity, investor, and project-level accounting matters. The role also partners closely with executive leadership, legal, compliance, and external advisors to support sound decision-making and scalable operations. Responsibilities:• Direct accounting strategy and oversight for the parent company, regional operating entities, and affiliated investment structures, ensuring accurate records are maintained for each legal entity.• Research complex accounting matters, interpret applicable guidance, and prepare clear position documentation for significant transactions and reporting judgments.• Develop, refine, and maintain accounting policies that support a scaling organization with multiple entities, investors, and intercompany relationships.• Supervise the preparation and review of financial statements while improving the accuracy of month-end close, reconciliations, and consolidated reporting activities.• Lead the resolution of balance sheet issues, including investment accounting, receivable classifications, and intercompany account cleanup and eliminations.• Oversee entity-level expense allocations and confirm financial activity is recorded in alignment with governing agreements and investment documentation.• Coordinate with external audit and tax advisors on technical accounting questions, compliance matters, and partnership-related tax considerations, including cross-border investor payment issues.• Manage monthly project draw reviews by evaluating funding requests and supporting materials for financial accuracy and compliance-related requirements.• Mentor and support the Controller while enhancing internal controls, documentation standards, workflows, and the evaluation of accounting tools as operational needs expand.• Advise senior leadership on the accounting and financial impact of new deals, offering structures, and legal agreements to reduce risk and support informed business decisions. Benefits<ul><li>20% target bonus</li><li>401(k) with company match of 100% up to 3% of compensation, plus 50% match on contributions above 3% up to 5%</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision, 100% employer paid for employee</li><li>3 weeks PTO plus sick time</li><li>7 paid holidays</li><li>100% remote</li></ul>
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Seattle, WA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
28 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable and Payroll Clerk to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for an on-site Contract position based in Seattle, Washington. This role is ideal for someone who can keep financial records accurate, manage vendor-related documentation efficiently, and help maintain timely payment cycles. The successful candidate will bring a strong grasp of accounts payable and payroll procedures and a careful approach to reviewing, coding, and processing invoices. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice entry, coding, and payment processing.</li><li>Review, verify, and reconcile employee expense reports while ensuring compliance with company policies.</li><li>Process semi-monthly payroll and prepare payroll information for manager review and approval.</li><li>Support benefits administration and assist with employee open enrollment activities.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll and AP records, resolve discrepancies, and respond to employee and vendor inquiries.</li><li>Collaborate with the finance team to ensure timely and accurate processing of all AP and payroll functions while meeting established deadlines.</li></ul>
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

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