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11 results for Sr Payroll Specialist in Portland, OR

Payroll Specialist
  • Salem, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist who is detail-oriented, proficient in tax related regulations, and has experience utilizing an automated payroll system. The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in managing all payroll related functions including the accurate and timely payment of salaries, benefits, and taxes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Process company payroll in a timely and accurate manner.</li><li>Calculate and deduct appropriate amounts from payroll including tax deductions and benefits.</li><li>Utilize automated payroll systems similar to ADP for processing payroll and taxes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.</li><li>Reconcile and verify accuracy of payroll and benefit data.</li><li>Resolve payroll discrepancies and handle employee payroll queries.</li><li>Prepare and maintain accurate payroll reports and statements.</li><li>Manage annual payroll audits.</li><li>Stay current with payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Beaverton, OR
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Jamie Benway with Robert Half is searching for a Senior Accountant to join our corporate accounting team in Beaverton, Oregon. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting a timely close process, and strengthening day-to-day accounting operations. The role begins with in-office training and may transition to a hybrid schedule based on team needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead core activities tied to the monthly close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support, maintaining consistency across the general ledger.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Perform regular bank reconciliations and follow through on outstanding items until cleared.</p><p>• Review financial transactions for accuracy and proper classification in accordance with accounting policies.</p><p>• Partner with payroll, billing, and accounting team members to support smooth corporate accounting operations.</p><p>• Assist with process improvements and updates to accounting workflows, including work connected to system or organizational changes when needed.</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Jamie Benway with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013473147</p>
  • 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Vancouver, WA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 95000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Patricia Wesson with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team in Vancouver, Washington. This position plays a key role in supporting accurate financial reporting through ownership of inventory, fixed asset, intercompany, and general accounting activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate across departments while contributing to ongoing process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee accounting for inventory activity across multiple entities, including purchases, sales, transfers, and related intercompany movements.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and consolidation adjustments tied to inventory, fixed assets, and other general ledger areas.</p><p>• Support the monthly close cycle by completing assigned accounting tasks accurately and on schedule to help ensure reliable financial results.</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset records by capitalizing project costs, recording depreciation, and reconciling subledger balances to the general ledger.</p><p>• Investigate and resolve intercompany variances, coordinate chargeback activity, and assist with related party reporting and invoicing needs.</p><p>• Partner with teams such as Supply Chain, Demand Planning, finance groups, and business stakeholders to address discrepancies and improve data accuracy.</p><p>• Assist with audit requests by organizing support, answering questions, and ensuring accounting documentation is complete and compliant.</p><p>• Contribute to the improvement of accounting operations by helping document procedures, identifying workflow gaps, and supporting standardized processes and automation efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>Salary Range: $95,000 - $100,000</p><p>Bonus: Yes – based on performance</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>Medical: Yes</p><p>Vision: Yes</p><p>Dental: Yes</p><p>Life &amp; Disability Insurance: Yes</p><p>Retirement Plans: 401k with 6% match</p><p><strong>Paid Time Off</strong></p><p>Paid Vacation: 15 days</p><p>Paid Holidays: 12</p><p>Sick leave: WA state minimum</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Patricia Wesson with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013466914</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-22T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Vancouver, WA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Patricia Wesson with Robert Half is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team in Vancouver, Washington. This role goes beyond traditional accounting tasks, requiring strong analytical skills and collaboration with various departments to support financial operations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in fund accounting and a proactive approach to solving complex challenges.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.</p><p>• Oversee budgeting processes and deliver detailed financial reports.</p><p>• Manage accounting for approximately 50 different funds, ensuring proper oversight and reconciliation.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to address financial challenges and provide strategic insights.</p><p>• Conduct financial analyses and identify opportunities for process improvement.</p><p>• Apply critical thinking to resolve complex accounting issues effectively.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and assist in financial audits.</p><p>• Provide support for fund accounting operations, including reconciliations and reporting.</p><p>• Identify and implement best practices to enhance financial management processes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary Range:</strong></p><p>$100,000 – $120,000 base</p><p>Bonus: Yes</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>Medical: Yes</p><p>Vision: Yes</p><p>Dental: Yes</p><p>Life &amp; Disability Insurance: Yes</p><p>Retirement Plans: Yes</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Paid Time Off</strong></p><p>Paid Vacation: 20 days</p><p>Paid Holidays: 9 days</p><p>Sick leave: WA state minimum</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Patricia Wesson with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013413308</p>
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice and payment operations for a team in Portland, Oregon. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident managing high-volume accounts payable tasks with accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with invoice coding, payment processing, and vendor support while helping maintain efficient financial workflows.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices, verify supporting details, and assign accurate account codes before processing.<br>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including data entry, approvals follow-up, and timely payment execution.<br>• Prepare and process ACH payments and check runs in accordance with established schedules and controls.<br>• Reconcile payment activity and investigate discrepancies to ensure vendors are paid correctly.<br>• Communicate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice questions and outstanding issues.<br>• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation for audit readiness and reporting purposes.<br>• Monitor aging items and help prioritize payments to keep obligations current and accurate.
  • 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for our client in SE Portland. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a service-minded approach when working with vendors and internal teams. The position focuses on accurate transaction processing, policy compliance, and timely resolution of payment-related questions in a fast-paced environment.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review incoming invoices for completeness and policy alignment, then gather any missing details needed to move transactions forward accurately.</p><p>• Investigate invoice and purchase order variances, working with internal partners and external suppliers to resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Assign appropriate account coding and enter payable transactions into the company’s financial systems with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Support employee expense reimbursement processing through Concur, including review of submissions for adherence to travel and expense guidelines.</p><p>• Assist with company credit card expense activity by validating charges and confirming compliance with purchasing standards.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors to answer payment questions, address account concerns, and help maintain positive business relationships.</p><p>• Partner closely with purchasing and other departments to clear exceptions, reconcile documentation, and keep payment workflows on schedule.</p><p>• Provide backup support for payment processing activities, including check runs and other disbursement tasks as needed.</p><p>• Follow company, safety, food safety, and quality procedures at all times, and escalate any concerns to department leadership promptly.</p><p> </p><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013449257</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst
  • Tualatin, OR
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Charlie Gilmur is partnering with a confidential company to find a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Analyst to join its dynamic team. Reporting to leadership, this role is critical in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with regulations, and continuous improvement of payroll operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process and audit bi-weekly payroll for multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Assist in year-end processes including W-2 preparation and tax filings</li><li>Analyze payroll trends and metrics to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Support internal and external audits related to payroll</li><li>Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy</li></ul><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013324519</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z
Payroll Analyst
  • Tualatin, OR
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to manage accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-state workforce in Tualatin, Oregon. This role is ideal for a detail-focused individual who can oversee end-to-end payroll processing, maintain compliance with applicable regulations, and support employees with payroll-related questions. The successful candidate will bring strong experience with high-volume payroll administration and confidence working within ADP Workforce Now.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process complete payroll cycles for employees across multiple states while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and payroll regulations.<br>• Maintain payroll records, review earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before finalizing each pay period.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now to administer payroll transactions, validate employee data, and generate payroll-related reports.<br>• Monitor tax withholdings, garnishments, benefits deductions, and other payroll changes to ensure proper application in each payroll run.<br>• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate issues, and provide clear resolution to employees and managers.<br>• Support payroll activities for a workforce of more than 500 employees while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Assist with audits, reconciliations, and documentation requests to help maintain accurate payroll reporting and internal controls.
  • 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Portland, OR
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a dynamic organization based in Portland, Oregon. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on schedule for diverse employee groups, while strengthening procedures and supporting compliance across multiple pay cycles. The ideal candidate combines hands-on execution with leadership capability and works effectively with Finance, People &amp; Culture, and senior stakeholders to support long-term operational success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct end-to-end payroll administration for salaried and hourly employees, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on time.<br>• Supervise payroll activities across multiple pay schedules and employee populations while maintaining consistent service standards.<br>• Improve payroll workflows, controls, and documentation to increase efficiency and reduce processing risk.<br>• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to align payroll practices with broader business and workforce needs.<br>• Monitor compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations, tax requirements, and internal policies across multi-state payroll operations.<br>• Review payroll data, audit results, and exception reporting to resolve discrepancies and maintain high levels of accuracy.<br>• Support payroll-related reporting, reconciliations, and analysis for internal stakeholders and financial partners.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop payroll team capabilities while helping establish structure for sustainable long-term performance.
  • 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Vancouver, WA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a mid-sized workforce in Vancouver, Washington. This position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations. The successful candidate will bring strong system knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to support a dependable payroll process for employees and internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead complete payroll processing from data review through final distribution for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees.<br>• Administer payroll activities across multiple states, ensuring proper application of tax withholdings, wage rules, and related compliance requirements.<br>• Review payroll records for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues before each payroll cycle is finalized.<br>• Maintain employee payroll information in ADP Workforce Now and ensure updates are entered correctly and on time.<br>• Partner with human resources, finance, and management to address payroll questions, reporting needs, and employee pay matters.<br>• Prepare payroll-related reports, reconcile payroll data, and support audits or internal reviews as needed.<br>• Monitor payroll practices and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.<br>• Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met while safeguarding confidential employee and compensation information.
  • 2026-07-20T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Vancouver, WA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 117000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in Vancouver, Washington. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and compliant payroll processing, safeguarding sensitive employee data, and maintaining documentation that is organized and ready for review. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, a process-improvement mindset, and the leadership skills to guide a team while partnering effectively with Finance, HR, and Accounting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead payroll processing across multiple states and legal entities, ensuring accurate pay results through effective oversight of timekeeping inputs, data transfers, and compensation calculations.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with applicable payroll regulations by overseeing tax reporting, wage and hour requirements, garnishment administration, and related statutory obligations.</p><p>• Protect confidential payroll information while upholding high standards for data accuracy, record retention, and audit-ready documentation.</p><p>• Strengthen payroll governance by managing internal controls, supporting audits, and reconciling payroll activity with the general ledger.</p><p>• Review and administer variable pay elements such as incentive earnings, planned bonus cycles, and off-cycle payments with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p>• Direct payroll system setup, enhancements, and integrations to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall process performance.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver payroll-related reporting for Finance, HR, and Accounting to support analysis, reconciliation, and informed decision-making.</p><p>• Supervise, coach, and develop payroll team members while fostering a collaborative environment centered on service, accountability, and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Evaluate existing payroll workflows and implement updated procedures that increase operational accuracy, streamline execution, and enhance the employee experience.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and assist Accounting with special assignments and business-critical payroll initiatives as needed.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $90,000 - $117,000</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>Medical: Yes</p><p>Vision: Yes</p><p>Dental: Yes</p><p>Life &amp; Disability Insurance: Yes</p><p>Retirement Plans: Yes</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Paid Time Off</strong></p><p>Paid Vacation: 3 weeks</p><p>Paid Holidays: Yes</p><p>Sick leave: Yes</p><p><br></p><p>Please reach out to Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0013445259</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-23T00:00:00Z