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7 results for Payroll Clerk in Seattle, WA

Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Kirkland, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 24.5385 - 28.413 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Washington in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent position. This role supports day-to-day payables operations, vendor administration, cash posting, and employee expense processes while helping maintain accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across invoice processing, credit card reconciliation, and Concur-related support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and process supplier invoices by validating details, assigning appropriate coding, and coordinating payment approval prior to disbursement.<br>• Maintain vendor records in the accounting system, including new vendor setup, updates to existing profiles, and support for 1099-related compliance tracking.<br>• Assist with incoming cash application activities by recording payments accurately and supporting collection follow-up as needed.<br>• Prepare corporate card activity for upload into Intacct and ensure transactions are properly categorized within the financial system.<br>• Reconcile company credit card charges, match receipts to each transaction, and follow up with employees to obtain missing documentation.<br>• Verify that expense support is complete, accurate, and organized in a manner that meets audit and policy requirements.<br>• Manage Concur user access by setting up new accounts, removing inactive users, and maintaining accurate system permissions.<br>• Provide guidance to employees on expense reporting procedures, respond to questions submitted through the shared support inbox, and troubleshoot routine Concur issues.<br>• Create and update training materials and reference guides to improve consistency and user understanding of expense reporting workflows.
  • 2026-10-06T00:00:00Z
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.<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
AP/AR Clerk
  • Edmonds, WA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an AP/AR Clerk to support day-to-day accounting operations near Seattle, Washington. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable working with numbers, and able to keep financial information accurate and up to date. The role will contribute to both payable and receivable processes while helping maintain reliable records and steady cash flow.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process incoming and outgoing financial transactions with accuracy, including invoices, payments, and account updates.</p><p>• Maintain organized bookkeeping records and ensure accounting entries are recorded correctly across daily operations.</p><p>• Receive, verify, and document cash and other forms of payment in accordance with established procedures.</p><p>• Post customer and vendor payments promptly and reconcile them against the appropriate accounts.</p><p>• Review account activity to identify discrepancies, follow up on outstanding items, and support timely resolution.</p><p>• Keep financial documentation current and accessible to support reporting, auditing, and internal review needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>PTO: 19 days</p><p>Holidays: 10</p><p>Retirement: 401(k), 4% match</p><p>Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription bundled</p><p>Employer paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance </p><p>Voluntary Life Insurance</p>
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
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 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