Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant LHH US Issaquah, WA Job Details Temp-to-hire $34 - $36 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Benefits administration Financial close processing Confidential information handling Payroll tax processing Payroll tax returns ADP Mid-level State tax Compliance reporting Invoice payment processing Paychex HR systems Recruiting Organizational skills Closing the books Payroll reconciliation Employee record maintenance Payroll record maintenance Workday Local tax Excel data analysis Full Job Description LHH is working with a small company in the Issaquah, WA area the is searching for a temporary to hire Payroll Accountant for their team. You will be responsible for both payroll and accounts payable tasks. You will coordinate with HR for employee benefit administration and to assist with recruiting. The ideal candidate will have a blend of accounting and payroll experience; however, the team is willing to train on some processes. The temporary timeline will be short as the manager is looking for someone who will be a long-term fit.

Responsibilities:

Process full-cycle payroll for multi-state employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll runs Review payroll data for discrepancies, including wages, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax filings and reporting Reconcile payroll accounts, including payroll liabilities, benefits, and general ledger postings Prepare and review payroll journal entries Maintain employee payroll records Process accounts payable invoices invoices Prepare the daily cash reports and assist with month-end close tasks

Experience:

Three or more years of payroll/accounting experience, preferably in a multi-state environment Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, Workday, or similar platforms Proficiency in Excel, including reconciliations and data analysis High attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive/confidential information Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines

Pay Details:

$34.00 to $36.00 per hour Search managed by: Brittany Cona Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for

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