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Payroll Specialist Quiroga Law Office - 1.0 Spokane Valley, WA Job Details Full-time $35 - $40 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Master's degree in business administration Payroll tax processing Bachelor's degree in finance Spreadsheets ADP Research Regulatory legal research QuickBooks Payroll Payroll reconciliation Bachelor's degree in accounting Payroll record maintenance Journal entry management in accounting Local tax

Full Job Description Payroll Specialist Pay :

$35.00-$40.00 per hour

Schedule :

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00

PM Job Type:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Location :

On-site | 505 N Argonne Rd, Suite B-109, Spokane Valley, WA 99212 About the Role Bring your payroll expertise to a team that helps immigrants build their future. At Quiroga Law Office, PLLC, we help immigrants protect their ability to live, work, and thrive in the United States. Your primary responsibility will be managing accurate, timely biweekly payroll for a workforce based primarily in Washington State, with employees in other U.S. states. You'll also coordinate payroll-related benefits and provide onboarding and administrative support. Responsibilities Process semi-monthly payroll in

QuickBooks:

Verify hours, earnings, deductions, and adjustments; issue garnishment payments, upload paystubs on submission day, and distribute payroll reports.

Manage payroll taxes:

Prepare and reconcile payments and filings, coordinate with providers as applicable, resolve tax notices, and establish employer tax accounts and employee tax settings in new jurisdictions.

Maintain payroll accuracy:

Update employee records, process changes and separations, investigate discrepancies, and support audits, W-2 preparation, and year-end reconciliation.

Complete payroll accounting:

Record health insurance and reimbursement journal entries, reconcile retirement contributions, and submit semi-monthly American Funds reports.

Coordinate benefits:

Track health insurance and 401(k) eligibility, support enrollment and changes, and work with the healthcare broker to resolve questions.

Support onboarding:

Coordinate new-hire emails, forms, background checks, onboarding records, QuickBooks invitations, and payroll setup.

Provide administrative support:

Prepare monthly census reports, promptly arrange approved employee flights and hotels, and assist the team as needed. Requirements 3+ years of Washington payroll experience, including independently managing complete payroll cycles. Multistate payroll experience and strong payroll tax knowledge, particularly in Washington State, with the ability to research and apply federal, state, and local requirements nationwide. Experience establishing employer payroll tax accounts and setting up employees in new jurisdictions. QuickBooks payroll and Microsoft Excel proficiency, including journal entries, reporting, and reconciliations. Familiarity with employee benefits and retirement plan reporting. Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, clear communication, and deadline management. Preferred Qualifications Experience with American Funds and employee onboarding. Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential. Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with employer matching. Paid time off.

Pay:

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person