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8 results for Payroll Administrator in Seattle, WA

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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring deadlines are met and earnings, deductions, and taxes are calculated correctly.<br>• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying applicable wage and tax regulations to maintain compliance.<br>• Review payroll records for accuracy, investigate inconsistencies, and resolve issues related to timekeeping, pay adjustments, and employee data.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now and Paylocity to manage payroll transactions, maintain records, and support reporting needs.<br>• Coordinate payroll updates such as new hires, terminations, compensation changes, benefits deductions, and garnishments.<br>• Reconcile payroll totals and supporting reports each cycle to confirm completeness and identify any variances before final processing.<br>• Respond to employee and internal stakeholder questions regarding payroll details, pay statements, and related transactions.<br>• Support payroll-related audits and documentation requests by preparing organized records and validating required information.
  • 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist with Workday
  • Tukwila, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 37 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist with Paylocity
  • Tacoma, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 42 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Staff Accounant with Workday
  • Tukwila, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 31 - 38 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Tacoma, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day payables activities for a transport organization in Tacoma, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing high-volume invoice activity with accuracy. The person in this role will help keep payment operations running smoothly by reviewing documentation, assigning correct coding, and assisting with timely disbursements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing<br>• Assign general ledger or departmental codes to invoices and enter payment details into the accounting system<br>• Prepare and support scheduled check runs to ensure vendors are paid within established timelines<br>• Resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to clarify pricing, quantities, or missing information<br>• Maintain organized accounts payable records and documentation for audit readiness and reference<br>• Track payment status and follow up on outstanding items to help prevent delays in the payment cycle
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable
  • Bellevue, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 32 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking experienced Accounts Payable professionals for contract opportunities with clients in Bellevue, WA. Our clients in the local area frequently seek experienced Accounts Payable professionals to support invoice processing, payment administration, vendor communications, and account reconciliation functions. Experience with JD Edwards would be a plus. 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 and code invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Prepare payments and ensure proper approval workflows are followed</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies</li><li>Maintain organized and accurate accounts payable records</li><li>Communicate with vendors regarding payment status and account questions</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts payable</li><li>Support audit requests and documentation needs</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 34 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking experienced Accounts Payable professionals for contract opportunities with clients in Seattle, WA. Our clients in the local area frequently seek experienced Accounts Payable professionals to support invoice processing, payment administration, vendor communications, and account reconciliation functions. Experience with Microsoft D365 would be a plus. 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 high-volume invoices accurately and in a timely manner</li><li>Review invoices for coding, approvals, and proper documentation</li><li>Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Maintain vendor records and respond to payment inquiries</li><li>Assist with month-end close and accounts payable reporting</li><li>Support process improvements within the accounts payable function</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist with Workday
  • Tacoma, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 31 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract opportunity in Tacoma, WA. This role will support high-volume accounts payable operations, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and timely while maintaining strong vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Workday and a proven track record of managing the full AP cycle.</p><ul><li>Process high-volume vendor invoices in Workday</li><li>Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts</li><li>Review and code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers</li><li>Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies</li><li>Research and respond to vendor and internal department inquiries</li><li>Maintain accurate accounts payable records and supporting documentation</li><li>Assist with month-end close activities, including AP accruals and account reconciliations</li><li>Monitor aging reports and ensure timely payment processing</li><li>Support audit requests and maintain compliance with company policies and procedures</li></ul>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z