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12 results for Payroll Specialistadministrator in Seattle, WA

Payroll Specialist
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking experienced Payroll Specialists for contract opportunities with clients in Mount Vernon, WA. Our clients in the local area frequently seek experienced Payroll Specialists with UKG experience to support payroll processing, employee record maintenance, reporting, and compliance functions. These are ongoing contract postings intended to connect with qualified professionals for current and future opportunities in the local market. Based on general knowledge.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule using UKG</li><li>Maintain and update employee payroll records in UKG</li><li>Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support payroll reporting, audits, and reconciliations</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions and provide timely support</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll processing and related documentation</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-14T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Kent, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with labor regulations. This contract role is ideal for payroll professionals.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for employees.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax and labor laws.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries.</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Tacoma, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with labor regulations. This contract role is ideal for payroll professionals.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for employees.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax and labor laws.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries.</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll Records Specialist
  • Everett, WA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p> We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Records Project Specialist to support a critical, time-sensitive records project. This role will assist with gathering and organizing payroll and employee records for an ongoing legal matter. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with large volumes of information, and able to follow detailed processes accurately.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Review and pull payroll-related records from <strong>Paycom</strong> and Excel.</li><li>Search employee and supervisor emails for communications regarding <strong>timecards, paychecks, or payroll issues</strong>.</li><li>Download and save applicable records as PDFs for documentation.</li><li>Pull and organize:</li><li>Employee timecards</li><li>Paystubs</li><li>Pay changes</li><li>Personnel Action Forms (PAFs)</li><li>Compensation records</li><li>Conduct bulk pulls of historical paystubs and compensation information.</li><li>Review available timecard history for each employee based on their employment period.</li><li>Search PAF records and identify transactions involving changes or movement of money.</li><li>Print/save applicable PAFs and supporting documentation.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and organization throughout the project.</li><li>Work toward a production expectation of approximately <strong>one employee file per hour</strong>.</li><li>Handle confidential payroll and employee information with discretion.</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
AP/Payroll Specialist
  • Redmond, WA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities, including weekly payment processing and timely disbursements to subcontractors.</p><p>• Administer weekly payroll for employees represented by the Carpenters Union, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable rules.</p><p>• Verify invoices, account coding, and backup documentation before releasing payments.</p><p>• Maintain complete and accurate payroll and accounting records within Foundation software and related systems.</p><p>• Support billing and accounts receivable tasks, including coordination across roughly 5 to 10 active contracts at any given time.</p><p>• Contribute to job costing, project accounting, and the review of schedule-driven financial information tied to construction work.</p><p>• Investigate payroll, payables, and accounting discrepancies, then take initiative to resolve issues efficiently.</p><p>• Prepare Excel-based reports, reconciliations, and data reviews to support ongoing financial tracking and analysis.</p><p>• Assist with quarterly tax-related activities based on experience and business needs.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Controller, Assistant Controller, and administrative staff to improve workflows and take on expanded ownership as processes develop.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Health Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee</p><p>Retirement: 401(k)</p><p>PTO: 2 weeks</p><p>Holidays: 7-8 paid holidays </p><p>Sick Time: 52 hours annually</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-13T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Coupeville, WA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 118000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a healthcare organization in Coupeville, Washington. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant payroll processing while safeguarding confidential employee information and supporting strong internal controls. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in high-volume payroll, regulatory reporting, benefits deductions, and cross-functional coordination with Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct payroll operations from start to finish, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule across all compensation elements.</p><p>• Review and validate earnings and deductions, including regular pay, overtime, shift premiums, stipends, retroactive adjustments, and employer-sponsored benefit withholdings.</p><p>• Prepare payroll tax submissions and required government reports in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll activity to financial records, maintain complete documentation, and support internal and external audit requests with clear reporting and analysis.</p><p>• Act as the primary owner of payroll systems, partnering with Information Technology to test updates, resolve issues, and preserve data accuracy and system reliability.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and evaluate payroll team members by assigning work, supporting training, managing performance, and assisting with hiring and onboarding.</p><p>• Work closely with Human Resources, Finance, and external vendors to confirm employee data, benefit file integrations, retirement plan activity, and payroll-related reconciliations are accurate and timely.</p><p>• Interpret collective bargaining agreement provisions and ensure payroll configurations and pay practices align with contract terms for represented employees.</p><p>• Oversee year-end payroll activities such as W-2 preparation, system rollovers, benefit updates, and required annual reporting.</p><p>• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee records while strengthening procedures, controls, and workflow improvements that enhance compliance and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $118,000 to $140,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% paid for employee </p><p>Retirement Plan: Hybrid defined benefit plan, employee contribute 5%, company contributes 6%</p><p>30 days PTO to start (this includes vacation, sick and holidays)</p>
  • 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Kent, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Kent, Washington on a Contract basis. This onsite role supports high-volume invoice processing, payment activity, and month-end close work while helping keep vendor transactions accurate and timely. The position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing detailed accounts payable tasks, working across purchase order and expense invoices, and using accounting systems and Excel to stay organized.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review the accounts payable inbox each day and organize incoming invoices for timely processing and approval.<br>• Process a large daily volume of invoices, including purchase order, inventory, and non-PO expense transactions, with strong attention to coding accuracy.<br>• Match invoices to supporting documentation and route items through the appropriate approval workflow.<br>• Enter vendor expenses into the accounting system and maintain complete, accurate records for payment processing.<br>• Support payment operations by preparing check runs and assisting with ACH-related accounts payable activity as needed.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable records, investigate discrepancies, and help resolve vendor or internal billing issues.<br>• Contribute to month-end close by validating payable balances and assisting with related reconciliations.<br>• Use Excel tools such as lookups and pivot tables to track invoice activity, analyze data, and support reporting needs.<br>• Work within Dynamics 365 to maintain efficient invoice processing in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
  • 2026-08-20T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 31 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy accounting team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a detail-focused individual who can manage high invoice volume, maintain accurate financial records, and support day-to-day payables activity with consistency and sound judgment. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across accounts payable, general ledger support, and broader accounting operations in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the full invoice cycle by entering, coding, and posting vendor bills to the general ledger while maintaining accuracy and meeting payment timelines.<br>• Compare supplier invoices with purchase orders, receiving records, and related backup to confirm proper documentation and resolve mismatches.<br>• Track outstanding purchase orders, receipts, and vendor statements, and follow through on discrepancies to keep accounts current.<br>• Handle a mix of payable transactions, including purchase order and non-purchase order invoices, employee expense reimbursements, freight, fuel, inventory costs, and aviation-related charges.<br>• Maintain vendor master data, assist with new supplier setup, and support documentation needed for credit and payment processing.<br>• Coordinate payment activity by preparing check runs, ACH transactions, and wire payments, while preserving complete support files and audit-ready records.<br>• Record and reconcile disbursements made through checks, electronic payments, wires, and company credit cards to ensure clean accounting entries.<br>• Prepare Positive Pay files for bank submission and investigate any payment exceptions or outstanding items such as unapplied cash or uncashed checks.<br>• Support year-end and audit activities, including 1099 preparation, document retention, physical inventory participation, and process improvement efforts using Excel and accounting systems.
  • 2026-08-15T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Monroe, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 20.5865 - 23.837 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a food processing operation in Monroe, Washington on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. In this role, you will help keep vendor payments accurate, organized, and on schedule while supporting day-to-day accounting activities in a high-volume environment. This opportunity is well suited for someone who learns quickly, pays close attention to detail, and enjoys working across invoice processing, payment execution, and account support functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices, confirm supporting documents, and assign accurate coding before payment processing.<br>• Prepare approved payables for weekly check runs as well as ACH and wire payments, ensuring deadlines are met.<br>• Reconcile accounts payable records and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial data.<br>• Track open vendor balances and follow up on outstanding items so payment activity remains current.<br>• Maintain organized supplier records and respond professionally to vendor questions regarding payment status or account details.<br>• Research customs-related charges and complete voucher processing for applicable transactions.<br>• Contribute to month-end close activities, including support for refunds, commissions, and related accounting tasks.<br>• Process employee expense submissions, consumer refunds, and select international payment documentation with accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Scan, file, and manage invoices, purchase orders, and other accounting documents in departmental records.<br>• Support additional accounting and administrative duties as business needs change while following workplace safety expectations.
  • 2026-08-20T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Bellevue, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 24 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day financial operations for a team based in Bellevue, Washington. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is organized, accurate, and comfortable managing invoice activity in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will handle core accounts payable tasks, maintain records, and provide dependable administrative support while working independently.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review incoming invoices, assign accurate account coding, and prepare documentation for timely processing</p><p>• Route payment-related support and required records to the corporate office to ensure complete and accurate submissions</p><p>• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail while prioritizing financial documents appropriately</p><p>• Maintain organized records by filing, scanning, and entering data into internal systems with a high level of accuracy</p><p>• Assist with accounts payable activities such as payment support, ACH-related processing, and check run preparation</p><p>• Use Excel tools, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP, to organize information and support reporting needs</p><p>• Provide additional accounting support over time, including helping prepare journal entry documentation as needed</p>
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Renton, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Renton, Washington in a Long-term Contract position. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, can manage a large volume of invoices with accuracy, and communicates effectively with both vendors and internal stakeholders. The position will play a key part in keeping payment operations organized, timely, and compliant while also contributing to process enhancements and department support as needed.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the accounts payable cycle from initial invoice intake through final payment, ensuring transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review large volumes of vendor invoices, verify supporting details, and prepare items for processing in accordance with internal controls.<br>• Confirm that required approvals are in place before releasing payments and follow up with stakeholders when documentation is incomplete.<br>• Assign correct general ledger coding and enter invoice data into the accounting system with a high level of precision.<br>• Research mismatched coding, payment questions, and invoice discrepancies, then resolve issues in coordination with vendors and internal teams.<br>• Monitor aging activity, reconcile vendor statements and account balances, and help maintain accurate outstanding payable records.<br>• Prepare and distribute payments, including check runs and ACH-related processing, while supporting timely vendor disbursements.<br>• Compile monthly accounts payable reporting, maintain organized records, and assist with special projects, staffing support, and system-related process improvement efforts.
  • 2026-08-20T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Everett, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing finance team in Everett, Washington in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, enjoys bringing structure to daily processes, and can manage vendor payments with accuracy and urgency. You will play a key role in supporting end-to-end accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, coding, reconciliations, and credit card expense administration. This onsite role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of a stronger AP function while partnering closely with accounting and cross-functional teams.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a high volume of vendor invoices each week while maintaining accuracy in coding, approvals, and payment timing.<br>• Manage full-cycle accounts payable activities from invoice receipt through payment completion and record maintenance.<br>• Review and reconcile credit card transactions, identify exceptions, and help resolve declined or incomplete charges.<br>• Support vendor payment activity, including ACH transactions and follow-up on outstanding payment questions.<br>• Assist with building and improving accounts payable workflows to create a more efficient and scalable process.<br>• Collaborate with accounting staff and internal departments to resolve discrepancies, obtain approvals, and keep transactions moving.<br>• Perform reconciliations related to payables and ensure supporting documentation is complete and audit-ready.<br>• Use AP automation tools such as Tipalti and Ramp to manage invoices, payments, and related records effectively.
  • 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z