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12 results for Payroll Specialistadministrator in Seattle, WA

Payroll Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 26.524 - 30.712 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations in Kenmore, Washington. This contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role is ideal for someone who can manage full-cycle payroll with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and serve as a dependable resource for employees and managers. The role follows a hybrid schedule with time split between remote work and on-site collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the complete semi-monthly payroll cycle, from gathering and validating pay data through final submission, distribution, and post-payroll reporting.</p><p>• Maintain payroll records and update employee information related to earnings, deductions, taxes, leave balances, direct deposit details, and benefit elections.</p><p>• Review timekeeping entries, new employee setup, and payroll changes to confirm accuracy, completeness, and timely approval before each payroll deadline.</p><p>• Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve routine issues, and escalate complex compliance or system concerns when needed.</p><p>• Act as a key point of contact for staff and supervisors by answering questions related to pay, tax withholding, deductions, timecards, and payroll procedures.</p><p>• Support payroll tax compliance for employees in Washington, California, and other applicable jurisdictions, including reporting and related documentation.</p><p>• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end activities such as W-2 preparation and payroll record balancing.</p><p>• Partner with Finance and IT to improve payroll workflows, strengthen controls, and assist with system testing, updates, and payroll-related process enhancements.</p>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
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>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full payroll cycle for exempt and non-exempt employees, completing thorough reviews and approvals before each payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Verify earnings, overtime, premium pay, on-call compensation, and deductions with a strong focus on accuracy and error prevention.</p><p>• Record payroll-related journal entries and ensure month-end payroll data is posted correctly and on schedule within NetSuite.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll registers, benefit deductions, and general ledger activity during each pay period, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Act as the primary resource for employee and manager payroll questions, handling escalated issues with professionalism and clear communication.</p><p>• Lead payroll system implementation and migration efforts by coordinating vendors, managing testing, maintaining project timelines, and supporting organizational adoption.</p><p>• Create, refine, and document payroll procedures, policies, and internal controls while overseeing external payroll and timekeeping partners.</p><p>• Maintain complete and organized payroll documentation, support monthly account reconciliations, and collaborate with accounting during close processes.</p><p>• Prepare payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, quarterly state labor reports, and audit support materials while safeguarding confidential payroll and financial information.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $130,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Medical/Dental/Vision - 100% paid for employee</p><p>401k with match, plus stock options</p><p>160 hours PTO</p><p>6 paid holidays plus week off between Christmas and New Year</p>
  • 2026-08-31T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Bellevue, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 27 - 31 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Bellevue, Washington in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving accounting environment and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and timely follow-through. The role focuses on invoice handling, vendor account support, payment issue resolution, and coordination with internal partners to keep accounts payable operations running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review invoices for accuracy, assign the appropriate accounting codes, and process them for timely payment, including freight-related charges and sales order support.<br>• Handle non-inventory and overhead invoices while ensuring expenses are recorded correctly within established accounting guidelines.<br>• Prepare and process credit and debit memos, including adjustments that affect inventory values and customer sales transactions.<br>• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate outstanding items, and resolve payment discrepancies through careful research and follow-up.<br>• Respond to questions from vendors and internal purchasing teams to address billing concerns, documentation gaps, and account issues.<br>• Build and maintain effective working relationships with buyers and suppliers to support efficient communication and issue resolution.<br>• Assist with weekly payment cycles, including check runs and other disbursement-related activities such as ACH processing when needed.<br>• Maintain vendor master records and monitor open return credits to support proper account upkeep and recovery of funds.
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Tacoma, WA
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable activities, including vendor record maintenance, invoice intake, payment preparation, statement balancing, and year-end 1099 support.<br>• Review invoices and check requests for completeness, assign appropriate general ledger codes, and route items through the proper approval process.<br>• Process electronic payments and scheduled check runs while ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time.<br>• Investigate payment exceptions, resolve invoice discrepancies, and communicate with vendors and employees to address outstanding questions.<br>• Prepare accounts payable journal entries, reconcile related balances, and make corrections when inconsistencies are identified.<br>• Contribute to month-end close by supporting accrual preparation, account analysis, and recurring financial reporting.<br>• Assist with budget-related expense reviews and provide accounts payable documentation needed for audits and internal reporting.<br>• Maintain credit card administration records, track continuing education payments, and manage document retention, archiving, and disposal in line with established schedules.<br>• Participate in team meetings, follow organizational policies and compliance standards, and provide additional accounting support as needed.
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 31 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to join a busy accounting team in Kenmore. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid, current AP experience who is <strong>quick, accurate, curious, and comfortable figuring things out</strong> in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>What You&#39;ll Be Doing</p><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 <strong>Excel and the company&#39;s ERP system</strong> 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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-14T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 30 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt through payment, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.</p><p>• Review and assign general ledger coding for invoices, expense items, and vendor charges in line with company policies.</p><p>• Process a high weekly volume of payables while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting internal deadlines.</p><p>• Support vendor payment activity, including ACH transactions and coordination of credit card-related expenses.</p><p>• Reconcile statements, payment records, and account activity to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Work within systems such as Tipalti and Ramp to administer invoice workflows, payment processing, and related records.</p><p>• Partner with accounting and cross-functional teams to improve procedures, streamline approvals, and strengthen workflow consistency.</p><p>• Assist in organizing and shaping accounts payable processes as the team expands and formalizes its operating structure.</p>
  • 2026-09-14T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Burien, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support finance operations for a Contract position based in Sumner, Washington. This role focuses on accurate invoice processing, payment coordination, and account coding while helping maintain timely and compliant accounts payable activities. The ideal candidate is attentive to detail, comfortable managing high-volume transactions, and able to work effectively in an environment connected to global logistics operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review and process vendor invoices with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and proper approval flow.</p><p>• Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices and related payment records to support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Maintain organized accounts payable records and ensure documentation is complete for audit and compliance purposes.</p><p>• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors regarding invoice status, payment timing, and account questions.</p><p>• Support accounts payable activities tied to logistics-related expenses and ensure charges are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Assist with routine process updates, reporting needs, and other finance tasks that contribute to efficient AP operations.</p>
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt through payment, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.</p><p>• Review and assign general ledger coding for invoices, expense items, and vendor charges in line with company policies.</p><p>• Process a high weekly volume of payables while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting internal deadlines.</p><p>• Support vendor payment activity, including ACH transactions and coordination of credit card-related expenses.</p><p>• Reconcile statements, payment records, and account activity to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.</p><p>• Work within systems such as Tipalti and Ramp to administer invoice workflows, payment processing, and related records.</p><p>• Partner with accounting and cross-functional teams to improve procedures, streamline approvals, and strengthen workflow consistency.</p><p>• Assist in organizing and shaping accounts payable processes as the team expands and formalizes its operating structure.</p>
  • 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are partnering with a growing organization in Tukwila seeking an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to provide immediate support to the accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can manage a high volume of invoices and email communication, and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and customer service.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Review, code, and enter invoices into the accounting system.</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare, process, and distribute vendor payments and checks.</li><li>Monitor and respond to high-volume Accounts Payable email inquiries through Microsoft Outlook.</li><li>Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor payment issues.</li><li>Communicate professionally with vendors and internal departments regarding payment status and documentation needs.</li><li>Maintain organized AP records and supporting documentation.</li><li>Assist with month-end AP activities and account reconciliations as needed.</li><li>Support additional accounting and administrative projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-04T00:00:00Z
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
Human Resources Clerk
  • Stanwood, WA
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Maintain and organize employee files, HR documents, and related records to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and easy retrieval.<br>• Assist with benefits-related administrative tasks, including processing documentation, answering routine employee questions, and tracking enrollment materials.<br>• Support leave administration by updating records, monitoring documentation, and helping coordinate leave requests in accordance with policy.<br>• Review HR forms and supporting paperwork for completeness and follow up on missing or incorrect information.<br>• Enter, update, and verify personnel data in HR systems and records while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.<br>• Respond to routine internal inquiries regarding HR processes, documentation requirements, and general administrative procedures.<br>• Prepare reports, correspondence, and other HR-related materials to support departmental operations and recordkeeping needs.<br>• Help maintain compliance with records retention standards and established government HR procedures.
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z