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14 results for Payroll Specialist in Seattle, WA

AP/Payroll Specialist

Redmond, Washington
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an AP/Payroll Specialist to support core accounting operations in Redmond, Washington. This role combines accounts payable, union payroll, and construction-related financial administration in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while partnering closely with the broader accounting team. Responsibilities:• Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities, including weekly payment processing and timely disbursements to subcontractors.• Administer weekly payroll for employees represented by the Carpenters Union, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable rules.• Verify invoices, account coding, and backup documentation before releasing payments.• Maintain complete and accurate payroll and accounting records within Foundation software and related systems.• Support billing and accounts receivable tasks, including coordination across roughly 5 to 10 active contracts at any given time.• Contribute to job costing, project accounting, and the review of schedule-driven financial information tied to construction work.• Investigate payroll, payables, and accounting discrepancies, then take initiative to resolve issues efficiently.• Prepare Excel-based reports, reconciliations, and data reviews to support ongoing financial tracking and analysis.• Assist with quarterly tax-related activities based on experience and business needs.• Collaborate with the Controller, Assistant Controller, and administrative staff to improve workflows and take on expanded ownership as processes develop. The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000. Benefits:Health Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage for the employeeRetirement: 401(k)PTO: 2 weeksHolidays: 7-8 paid holidays Sick Time: 52 hours annually
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Bremerton, Washington
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Temporary / Contract
22.1635 - 28.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization based in Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll activities, maintain compliance with payroll regulations, and resolve employee pay matters with care and precision. The role requires strong payroll processing experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with payroll records, deductions, and related documentation. Responsibilities: • Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, ensuring all pay data is entered and reviewed accurately. • Maintain payroll records, validate timesheets and earnings information, and confirm that wages, deductions, and adjustments are calculated correctly. • Administer payroll garnishments and other withholdings in accordance with applicable laws, court orders, and company requirements. • Review payroll transactions to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and make corrections before final submission. • Respond to employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll timing in a thorough and timely manner. • Support compliance by preparing payroll-related reports, preserving documentation, and following established procedures and regulatory requirements. • Coordinate with internal partners to confirm employee changes such as compensation updates, deductions, and status adjustments are reflected properly in payroll. • Assist with payroll process improvements and support payroll-related system or workflow updates when needed.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Manager

Seattle, Washington
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a growing workforce in Seattle, Washington. This position is responsible for delivering accurate, timely pay for salaried and hourly employees while maintaining strong financial controls, reliable reporting, and compliance with payroll regulations. The role also partners closely with accounting and finance to support reconciliations, month-end close activities, and payroll-related analysis. Responsibilities:• Direct the full payroll cycle for exempt and non-exempt employees, completing thorough reviews and approvals before each payroll is finalized.• Verify earnings, overtime, premium pay, on-call compensation, and deductions with a strong focus on accuracy and error prevention.• Record payroll-related journal entries and ensure month-end payroll data is posted correctly and on schedule within NetSuite.• Reconcile payroll registers, benefit deductions, and general ledger activity during each pay period, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.• Act as the primary resource for employee and manager payroll questions, handling escalated issues with professionalism and clear communication.• Lead payroll system implementation and migration efforts by coordinating vendors, managing testing, maintaining project timelines, and supporting organizational adoption.• Create, refine, and document payroll procedures, policies, and internal controls while overseeing external payroll and timekeeping partners.• Maintain complete and organized payroll documentation, support monthly account reconciliations, and collaborate with accounting during close processes.• Prepare payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, quarterly state labor reports, and audit support materials while safeguarding confidential payroll and financial information. The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000. Benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% paid for employee401k with match, plus stock options160 hours PTO6 paid holidays plus week off between Christmas and New Year
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Tacoma, Washington
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy accounting function in Tacoma, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong invoice processing experience, sound judgment with account coding, and a consistent focus on accuracy and deadlines. The person in this role will work closely with vendors and internal teams to keep payments, reconciliations, and reporting activities organized and up to date. Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day accounts payable activities, including vendor record maintenance, invoice intake, payment preparation, statement balancing, and year-end 1099 support. • Review invoices and check requests for completeness, assign appropriate general ledger codes, and route items through the proper approval process. • Process electronic payments and scheduled check runs while ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time. • Investigate payment exceptions, resolve invoice discrepancies, and communicate with vendors and employees to address outstanding questions. • Prepare accounts payable journal entries, reconcile related balances, and make corrections when inconsistencies are identified. • Contribute to month-end close by supporting accrual preparation, account analysis, and recurring financial reporting. • Assist with budget-related expense reviews and provide accounts payable documentation needed for audits and internal reporting. • Maintain credit card administration records, track continuing education payments, and manage document retention, archiving, and disposal in line with established schedules. • Participate in team meetings, follow organizational policies and compliance standards, and provide additional accounting support as needed.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Kenmore, Washington
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Temporary / Contract
26 - 31 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy accounting team in Kenmore. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid, current AP experience who is quick, accurate, curious, and comfortable figuring things out in a fast-paced environment.What You'll Be Doing<ul><li>Process a steady volume of vendor invoices, including coding and posting to the general ledger.</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation and research discrepancies.</li><li>Process both PO and non-PO invoices, including reimbursements, freight, inventory, fuel, and other expenses.</li><li>Assist with check runs, ACH and wire payments.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements, payments, corporate credit cards, and outstanding AP items.</li><li>Maintain vendor records and assist with new vendor setup.</li><li>Monitor open purchase orders and follow up on missing information or discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with Positive Pay, 1099s, audit support, inventory counts, and other accounting projects.</li><li>Use Excel and the company's ERP system to research information and maintain accurate records.</li><li>Work closely with the Accounting Manager and AP team to keep deadlines and priorities moving.</li></ul>
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Seattle, Washington
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Permanent / Full Time
56000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a food processing organization in Seattle, Washington. This role focuses on accurate invoice handling, timely disbursements, and responsive vendor support while helping maintain organized financial records. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced accounting environment. Responsibilities:• Enter and process invoices and credit adjustments each day, ensuring records are accurate and complete.• Coordinate domestic and international wire payments while following established approval procedures.• Examine check runs and electronic payments to confirm supporting documentation is in place and authorizations are valid.• Build and maintain productive relationships with vendors by addressing payment matters professionally and promptly.• Investigate invoice discrepancies and respond to questions related to billing, payments, and account activity.• Reconcile vendor statements on a regular schedule and resolve outstanding differences in a timely manner.• Contribute to month-end activities by assisting with accrual reporting and related accounts payable support.• Track unresolved items through completion and provide follow-up to ensure issues are closed efficiently.• Support additional accounting tasks and special assignments as business needs require. The salary range for this position is $56,000 to $70,000. Benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision401k with 5% match96 hours PTO12 paid holidays
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Seattle, Washington
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing finance team in Seattle, Washington in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to high-volume payables work, improving day-to-day efficiency, and partnering across departments to keep financial operations moving smoothly. The role is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of a stronger accounts payable function while supporting vendor payments, reconciliations, and credit card activity. Responsibilities:• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt through payment, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.• Review and assign general ledger coding for invoices, expense items, and vendor charges in line with company policies.• Process a high weekly volume of payables while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting internal deadlines.• Support vendor payment activity, including ACH transactions and coordination of credit card-related expenses.• Reconcile statements, payment records, and account activity to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.• Work within systems such as Tipalti and Ramp to administer invoice workflows, payment processing, and related records.• Partner with accounting and cross-functional teams to improve procedures, streamline approvals, and strengthen workflow consistency.• Assist in organizing and shaping accounts payable processes as the team expands and formalizes its operating structure.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Seattle, Washington
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Temporary to Hire
30 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing finance team in Seattle, Washington in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to high-volume payables work, improving day-to-day efficiency, and partnering across departments to keep financial operations moving smoothly. The role is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of a stronger accounts payable function while supporting vendor payments, reconciliations, and credit card activity. Responsibilities:• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt through payment, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.• Review and assign general ledger coding for invoices, expense items, and vendor charges in line with company policies.• Process a high weekly volume of payables while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting internal deadlines.• Support vendor payment activity, including ACH transactions and coordination of credit card-related expenses.• Reconcile statements, payment records, and account activity to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.• Work within systems such as Tipalti and Ramp to administer invoice workflows, payment processing, and related records.• Partner with accounting and cross-functional teams to improve procedures, streamline approvals, and strengthen workflow consistency.• Assist in organizing and shaping accounts payable processes as the team expands and formalizes its operating structure.
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Tacoma, Washington
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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. Responsibilities: • Review incoming vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before processing • Assign general ledger or departmental codes to invoices and enter payment details into the accounting system • Prepare and support scheduled check runs to ensure vendors are paid within established timelines • Resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to clarify pricing, quantities, or missing information • Maintain organized accounts payable records and documentation for audit readiness and reference • Track payment status and follow up on outstanding items to help prevent delays in the payment cycle
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Bellevue, Washington
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist in Bellevue, Washington for a contract role with the potential for a permanent position. This position is ideal for someone who combines strong accounting knowledge with sound judgment, excellent communication, and a careful approach to managing customer accounts. The role supports healthy cash flow, protects the company’s financial interests, and works closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve billing and payment matters effectively. Responsibilities:• Manage commercial accounts receivable activities, including collections, cash application support, billing coordination, and account maintenance.• Investigate overdue balances, disputed invoices, and payment variances, then drive timely resolution through customer outreach and internal follow-up.• Partner with sales personnel, customers, contractors, and project owners to balance revenue goals with appropriate credit control decisions.• Review account status and credit-related concerns with leadership when evaluating holds, payment risk, or escalation options.• Assess project-related account details by verifying ownership, contractor roles, licensing status, and whether work involves public or private jobs.• Recommend and help coordinate lien, bond claim, or other legal recovery actions when collection efforts require formal escalation.• Apply sound judgment when determining account release decisions to ensure actions align with the company’s financial interests.• Maintain accurate records, allocate payments appropriately, and handle routine service charge or tax-related adjustments while escalating higher-risk items as needed.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Clerk

Stanwood, Washington
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources Clerk to support day-to-day HR operations for a government organization in Stanwood, Washington. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate employee records, assisting with benefits and leave processes, and helping ensure HR activities are handled efficiently and in compliance with established procedures. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing administrative tasks in a structured environment. Responsibilities: • Maintain and organize employee files, HR documents, and related records to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and easy retrieval. • Assist with benefits-related administrative tasks, including processing documentation, answering routine employee questions, and tracking enrollment materials. • Support leave administration by updating records, monitoring documentation, and helping coordinate leave requests in accordance with policy. • Review HR forms and supporting paperwork for completeness and follow up on missing or incorrect information. • Enter, update, and verify personnel data in HR systems and records while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. • Respond to routine internal inquiries regarding HR processes, documentation requirements, and general administrative procedures. • Prepare reports, correspondence, and other HR-related materials to support departmental operations and recordkeeping needs. • Help maintain compliance with records retention standards and established government HR procedures.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Workers Compensation Paralegal

Seattle, Washington
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
A boutique workers compensation law firm in Seattle is seeking an experienced Workers Compensation Paralegal to join their tenured team. This role supports multiple attorneys on cases from intake, through administrative process, litigation and trial. Paralegals regularly communicate with clients and support throughout the duration of their case. The salary range is 70-95k base with additional bonus earnings. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance. The firm pays the full monthly insurance premiums for employees and their children and spouses can be added at expense. The firm contributes 3% towards a 401k (no employee contribution required). They additionally offer 12 days of sick time, 12 days of vacation time, an Orca Card, gym access and other perks. Responsibilities:• Manage workers’ compensation files from initial intake through administrative process, litigation and trial, keeping matters organized and progressing on schedule.• Support multiple attorneys by preparing case materials, coordinating deadlines, and maintaining thorough documentation throughout each stage of a claim.• Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates, gather information, and offer compassionate, attentive support during the legal process.• Draft, review, and organize legal documents and correspondence.• Assist with litigation and hearing preparation.• Track procedural deadlines and filing requirements to help ensure compliance with workers’ compensation rules and timelines.• Maintain accurate information in case management systems and monitor the status of active matters.• Coordinate with medical providers, clients, attorneys, and external parties to obtain records and move cases forward efficiently.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Tax Preparer

Bellevue, Washington
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Temporary / Contract
28.5 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Preparer to support individual tax return preparation for a Contract position based in Bellevue, Washington. This opportunity is ideal for someone with hands-on tax experience who can manage return preparation accurately, develop tax projections, and work efficiently during busy filing periods. The role requires strong familiarity with individual income tax processes and the ability to use UltraTax CS to deliver timely, high-quality work. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review individual income tax returns with accuracy and close attention to applicable tax rules. • Develop tax projections to help estimate liabilities and support client planning needs. • Gather, organize, and analyze financial and tax-related documents required for return completion. • Use UltraTax CS to enter tax data, produce returns, and maintain organized workpapers. • Identify missing information, follow up on outstanding items, and resolve routine tax preparation issues. • Apply current tax guidelines to ensure filings are completed correctly and submitted on schedule.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Accounting Analyst

Seattle, Washington
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Temporary / Contract
36 - 40 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Analyst to support financial review and investigative accounting work for a contract position on-site in Seattle, Washington. This opportunity is ideal for someone who can examine complex financial records, organize large volumes of transaction data, and develop clear reporting for legal and financial matters. The role works closely with attorneys, trustees, and internal team members to help clarify account activity, resolve inconsistencies, and produce well-supported analyses. Responsibilities:• Examine bank, investment, and other financial records to identify patterns, irregularities, and key transaction details.• Rebuild account activity by entering, sorting, and classifying financial transactions within Excel-based schedules and tracking files.• Request and assess documentation from prior trustees, financial institutions, and other outside sources relevant to each engagement.• Detect gaps in records, unresolved transactions, and inconsistencies across documentation, then highlight issues requiring follow-up.• Perform account reconciliations and transaction-level reviews across multiple sources to verify accuracy and completeness.• Prepare schedules, summaries, and investigative reporting that translate financial findings into clear, usable deliverables.• Maintain organized workpapers and supporting documentation for litigation-related and forensic accounting assignments.• Record time and monitor project activity accurately to align with client invoicing and engagement management needs.• Partner with attorneys, trustees, and team members to support ongoing financial investigations and reporting objectives.• Work on-site five days per week in Seattle, Washington to support collaboration and case-related deliverables.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z