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12 results for Payroll Administrator in Seattle, WA

Payroll Administrator
  • Arlington, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30.0865 - 36 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for an organization in Skagit County. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll with accuracy, maintain compliance across multiple states, and contribute to dependable financial reporting. The right candidate will bring strong end-to-end payroll knowledge and confidence working in a fast-paced environment using ADP Workforce Now.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process semi-monthly payroll from start to finish for a mid-sized employee population, ensuring timely and accurate pay delivery.</p><p>• Review payroll data for completeness and resolve discrepancies related to earnings, deductions, time records, and employee changes.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll registers, tax withholdings, and related accounts to confirm alignment with financial records.</p><p>• Administer payroll activities for employees working in multiple states while following applicable tax and wage regulations.</p><p>• Prepare and record payroll-related journal entries to support monthly and periodic accounting close activities.</p><p>• Coordinate with internal teams to research payroll questions, correct issues, and maintain accurate employee payment records.</p><p>• Support payroll tax reporting and reconciliation processes, including state-specific obligations and filings.</p><p>• Maintain payroll documentation and system records in ADP Workforce Now to promote compliance, audit readiness, and reporting accuracy</p>
  • 2026-05-02T00:00:00Z
Payroll Accountant
  • Tacoma, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce in Tacoma, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong payroll accounting knowledge, can manage end-to-end processing across multiple states, and is comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment. The role focuses on maintaining payroll accuracy, supporting tax compliance, and helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll from initial data review through final reconciliation, ensuring timely and accurate employee payments.</p><p>• Administer payroll activities within paylocity, maintaining records and validating payroll-related entries.</p><p>• Handle payroll for employees working across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and support payroll tax filings and related reporting to help meet regulatory deadlines.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll data against accounting records and investigate discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Review employee time, earnings, deductions, and adjustments to confirm payroll calculations are complete and correct.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll questions, research issues, and improve processing efficiency.</p><p>• Maintain organized payroll documentation and support audit readiness through accurate recordkeeping.</p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Bellevue, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 40 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Specialist (Contract)</strong> to support payroll operations for a growing organization based in Bellevue, Washington. This role will be responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process full‑cycle payroll on a regular schedule (weekly, bi‑weekly, or semi‑monthly)</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state (including Washington State), and local payroll regulations</li><li>Maintain and audit payroll records, including wages, deductions, garnishments, and benefits</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and resolve payroll discrepancies</li><li>Coordinate with HR and Finance teams regarding new hires, terminations, and compensation changes</li><li>Respond to employee payroll questions in a professional and timely manner</li><li>Assist with payroll‑related reporting, audits, and year‑end activities (including W‑2 support)</li><li>Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-21T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Tacoma, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Description</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Kent, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Description</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Payroll Supervisor/Manager
  • Tacoma, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Supervisor/Manager to join our team in Tacoma, Washington. In this role, you will oversee and manage payroll operations for a large workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all processes. This is a long-term contract position, offering a great opportunity to contribute your expertise in payroll management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage full-cycle payroll operations, including processing, auditing, and reporting.</p><p>• Oversee multi-state payroll functions to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.</p><p>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now and other payroll systems to streamline processes and maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Coordinate bi-monthly payroll for a workforce of over 500 employees.</p><p>• Implement and enforce payroll policies to ensure consistency and compliance.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Handle payroll data for multiple platforms, including UKG Pro and Workday Payroll.</p><p>• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of payroll tax filings and other required documentation.</p><p>• Train and mentor payroll staff to enhance performance and efficiency.</p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Payroll Compliance Analyst
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 30.0865 - 34.837 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Compliance Analyst to join our team in Seattle, Washington in a Contract position. This role is centered on reviewing payroll and employee data for accuracy, supporting compliant pay practices, and helping maintain strong controls across payroll operations. The ideal candidate brings experience with payroll audits, union-related pay requirements, and benefits verification, along with the ability to communicate findings clearly to payroll and HR partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Examine payroll and employee records to confirm data is complete, accurate, and aligned with established policies and regulations.</p><p>• Review compensation details such as pay rates, worker classifications, and status changes to identify inconsistencies before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Verify benefits elections and payroll deductions, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement-related withholdings, for proper setup and ongoing accuracy.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll information against union fringe benefit obligations and flag variances that require correction or follow-up.</p><p>• Assess payroll practices against collective bargaining agreements to help ensure union rules and negotiated terms are applied correctly.</p><p>• Analyze timesheets, pay adjustments, union rate updates, and salary threshold changes to detect errors and support compliant payroll processing.</p><p>• Document audit results, summarize key issues, and share actionable recommendations with payroll and human resources stakeholders.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve controls, strengthen audit processes, and support updates to payroll procedures when needed.</p><p>• Monitor changes in wage and hour rules, garnishment requirements, and other payroll regulations to help maintain ongoing compliance.</p>
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist (Workday)
  • Auburn, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 41 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Description</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our client on a contract basis. In this role, you will play a key role in efficient payroll processing and reporting, utilizing <strong>Workday </strong>software to ensure accuracy and compliance.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees using Workday</li><li>Maintain and update employee payroll records in Workday</li><li>Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local laws</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and reconcile discrepancies using Workday features</li><li>Address and resolve employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll procedures and reporting</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Senior Payroll Specialist
  • Seattle, WA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Are you a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist with hands-on experience in UKG? Are you looking for a fully remote contract opportunity that values your expertise in US and Canadian payroll processes? If so, we want to hear from you! This contract opportunity starts ASAP and is slated for 3 months.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Accurately process payroll for US and Canadian employees using UKG – <strong>experience with UKG is required</strong></li><li>Oversee all payroll activities including data entry, auditing, adjustments, and reporting to ensure compliance and accuracy</li><li>Conduct manual payroll reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and ensuring payroll records align with accounting statements</li><li>Generate reports, analyze payroll data, and manage audits as needed</li><li>Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and other stakeholders to resolve payroll issues promptly</li><li>Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive payroll data</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Supervisor
  • Seattle, WA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead payable operations for a mission-driven organization in Seattle, Washington. This position oversees payment processes, procurement support, and financial controls while helping ensure accurate fund accounting and regulatory compliance. The role also partners with internal teams to strengthen coding accuracy, meet reporting deadlines, and provide guidance that supports efficient day-to-day operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices, disbursements, ACH payments, and check runs are processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee fund-based expense coding and review General Ledger classifications to maintain accuracy, reinforce internal standards, and coach staff on proper coding practices.</p><p>• Coordinate month-end payable close activities, including reconciliations for related balance sheet accounts, deadline management, and follow-up with stakeholders.</p><p>• Prepare accrual entries, journal activity, and other accounting transactions by using financial systems and gathering needed input from department leaders.</p><p>• Support annual financial statement audits as well as reviews conducted by federal, state, county, city, and funding agencies.</p><p>• Manage supplier relationships by assessing vendor performance, assisting with contract discussions, resolving discrepancies, and confirming purchased goods or services meet business needs.</p><p>• Administer corporate card activity and employee reimbursement processes, ensuring timely reconciliation and consistent application of policy.</p><p>• Maintain procurement compliance by applying current guidance, preserving complete records, issuing purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and preparing reporting metrics.</p><p>• Monitor inventory levels, contribute to stock control efforts, and assist with the handling of outdated or excess materials.</p><p>• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for employees and external contacts, fostering responsive service, collaboration, and a positive team environment.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $93,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>M/D/V</p><p>Life and Disability insurance</p><p>401k with match</p><p>3 weeks PTO</p><p>13 paid holidays</p>
  • 2026-04-30T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Coordinator
  • Auburn, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 22.8 - 26.4 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join a healthcare organization in Federal Way, Washington on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports day-to-day payables operations by ensuring vendor records and invoice verification activities are handled accurately and efficiently. The role also works closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and offshore support partners to maintain responsive service and reduce financial risk. Success in this position requires sound accounting knowledge, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the invoice verification workflow to help ensure vendor payments and related records are processed correctly and on time.<br>• Review supplier documentation carefully, confirming that vendor information is complete, valid, and aligned with internal standards.<br>• Identify inconsistencies, unusual activity, or missing details that could create payment errors or increase the risk of fraud.<br>• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor questions and internal inquiries, delivering accurate and timely accounting support.<br>• Create, maintain, and update supplier profiles in company systems to keep records accurate and current.<br>• Coordinate with offshore team members to support daily operations, share updates, and maintain effective communication across teams.<br>• Participate in project and process meetings, documenting key decisions and communicating important changes that affect accounts payable work.<br>• Apply knowledge of 1099 and W-9 documentation to support compliance and efficient vendor setup and payment processing.<br>• Share operational knowledge and recommend improvements that strengthen workflows and help the department run more effectively.
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Accounting & Administrative Coordinator
  • Lynnwood, WA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • We’re looking for an Accounting &amp; Administrative Coordinator to support day‑to‑day accounting and office operations. This role is ideal for someone with a few years of experience who enjoys being hands‑on, organized, and part of a collaborative team. The position supports basic accounting functions, payroll coordination, reporting, and general office administration, working closely with leadership or the accounting team to keep things running smoothly. Key Responsibilities Accounting Support Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable Support payroll processing and employee questions as needed Perform basic reconciliations and data entry into the accounting system Help prepare routine financial reports and summaries Maintain organized financial records and documentation Administrative &amp; Office Support Provide general administrative support to leadership and accounting Assist with scheduling, coordination, and internal communication Support cross‑functional teams with reporting or administrative needs Help maintain internal procedures and documentation Systems &amp; Reporting Enter and maintain data in accounting and operational systems (e.g., QuickBooks or similar) Use Excel or Google Sheets for tracking, reports, and basic analysis Assist with system updates, clean‑up, or user support as needed
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z