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4 results for Payroll Specialist in Kent, WA

Payroll Specialist
  • Auburn, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are partnering with a well-established organization in Auburn, WA seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and can hit the ground running managing full-cycle payroll.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll on a weekly/biweekly basis</li><li>Ensure accuracy of wages, deductions, bonuses, and commissions</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws</li><li>Handle payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and support audits as needed</li><li>Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on employee data and changes</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-12T00:00:00Z
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
  • Issaquah, WA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll &amp; Benefits Specialist to support payroll, benefits, and core HR operations for a growing organization in Preston, Washington. This role combines hands-on payroll administration with employee support, compliance coordination, and selected accounting duties. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when handling sensitive matters, and the ability to work across payroll, benefits, and finance processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for employees across applicable jurisdictions, ensuring accurate pay, deductions, and benefit withholdings are completed on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare and validate payroll records for year-end reporting, including tax documentation, retirement contributions, and related reconciliations.</p><p>• Respond to employee and manager questions regarding pay, taxes, deductions, and benefits, resolving issues promptly and professionally.</p><p>• Support hiring and workforce planning efforts by partnering with leaders on recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, retention, and succession-related activities.</p><p>• Advise managers on employee relations matters and help carry out established HR procedures involving accommodations, investigations, disciplinary actions, and separations when needed.</p><p>• Evaluate compensation and benefits trends, recommend program updates, and help maintain competitive offerings that support attraction and retention goals.</p><p>• Coordinate training activities in partnership with internal stakeholders to support employee development and operational quality standards.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with employment laws and HR best practices by reviewing policies, monitoring regulatory requirements, and supporting documentation needs.</p><p>• Complete assigned accounting tasks such as daily cash reporting, bank and general ledger reconciliations, non-purchase-order invoice processing, and audit support for financial, insurance, and retirement plan reviews.</p><p>• Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives as requested by senior leadership or the Controller.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Medical/Dental/Vision</p><p>STD/LTD</p><p>Life and AD&amp;D insurance</p><p>401k w/ match</p><p>15 days PTO</p><p>8 paid holidays</p>
  • 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 115000 - 126000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee accurate and compliant payroll operations for a large workforce in Snoqualmie, Washington. This role is ideal for someone who brings deep knowledge of end-to-end payroll administration, sound judgment, and a careful approach to handling sensitive employee data. The successful candidate will work closely with internal partners to strengthen payroll processes, support service excellence, and help guide improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct full-cycle payroll activities for a high-volume employee population, ensuring timely and accurate pay processing.</p><p>• Maintain payroll practices that align with applicable wage, tax, and regulatory requirements, with particular attention to compliance standards.</p><p>• Review payroll records, audit outputs, and resolve discrepancies to uphold precision and consistency across each pay cycle.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance, human resources, and other stakeholders to address payroll-related questions and improve workflow coordination.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline procedures, strengthen controls, and enhance the overall effectiveness of payroll operations.</p><p>• Support payroll system enhancements, implementations, or software conversion efforts when needed, including testing and process validation.</p><p>• Safeguard confidential employee and compensation information while exercising strong independent judgment in sensitive situations.</p><p>• Provide guidance or informal leadership within the payroll function, helping promote accountability, service quality, and teamwork.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $115,000 to $126,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Medical/Dental/Vision</p><p>Long Term Disability</p><p>Life and AD&amp;D insurance</p><p>403(b) TSA Retirement Savings Plan</p><p>2 weeks PTO</p><p>14 paid holidays</p>
  • 2026-05-14T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Seatac, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A leading manufacturing company in the Tukwila area is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support their team on a contract basis. This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing finance team and contribute immediately in a fast-paced, operations-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Full-cycle accounts payable processing (high-volume invoice entry and coding)</li><li>2-way and 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts</li><li>Vendor management, including resolving discrepancies and responding to inquiries</li><li>Weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payment processing</li><li>Assist with month-end close, including AP accruals and reconciliations</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized AP records in accordance with company policies</li><li>Support process improvements within AP workflows</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z