<span>Accounting And Payroll Specialist</span>

$64,002 - $84,989/Yr

Aston Carter - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Seattle, WA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Accounting and Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing the preparation and disbursement of payroll in a multi-state environment, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and performing various financial accounting tasks. This role is crucial for ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance, as well as supporting the overall financial operations of the company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and disburse monthly and semi-monthly payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Review and approve timesheets.
• Compile payroll data and ensure accuracy for payroll runs.
• Submit payroll tax payments and handle payroll tax-related issues.
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform reconciliation of payroll accounts and general ledger.
• Conduct compensation analysis and manage insurance benefits, tax applications, and audits.
• Perform data entry, analysis, and prepare financial statements.

Requirements

• Experience with payroll processing, payroll tax, and benefits administration.
• Proficiency in payroll software such as ADP, Paylocity, or other third-party payroll services.
• Strong skills in Excel, general ledger, month-end processes, reconciliation, and journal entries.
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting or business, preferably in a multi-state operational environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business.
• Experience in the A/E/C industry or other project-based work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
• Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D for the employee and dependents
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation or Sick Leave