Payroll Specialist

$80,000 - $90,000/Yr

Northwest Center - Renton, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Renton, WA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at Northwest Center is responsible for the accurate preparation and processing of payroll for approximately 1,000 employees on a bi-weekly basis. This role involves managing payroll accounts, maintaining associated records, and ensuring compliance with payroll reporting and tax regulations. The position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in advanced Excel functions, all while working under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll including manual payroll checks as required.
• Audit employee timesheets for manager approval and accuracy.
• Keep detailed and organized payroll records.
• Manage all payroll transactions to ensure they are processed accurately and timely.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, including issues related to taxes.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Process accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting.
• Reconcile and post all payroll data to the correct accounting period for tax and general ledger purposes.
• Accurately track all union deductions from employee payroll and ensure timely remittance of payment to appropriate union entities.
• Prepare monthly reporting and annual audits for workers compensation vendors not covered by WA L&I.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associates degree required.
• Formal payroll training.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) a plus.
• Minimum five (5) years payroll processing experience.
• Ability to deliver great customer service to employees and managers.

Benefits

• Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!)
• Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
• 7 Paid Holidays + 1 Day of Floating Holiday; 2 Floating Holiday days annually after one year
• Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
• Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
• Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
• Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
• Pet Insurance Discount Program