Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist LHH US Bellevue, WA Job Details $35 - $37 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Life insurance Qualifications Associate's degree in accounting Financial close processing Confidential information handling Payroll tax Payroll tax processing Spreadsheets Associate's degree in Business Administration HR legal compliance Associate's degree in finance Mid-level State tax Finance Employee data management Analysis skills Data management HR compliance Organizational skills Managing sales commissions Closing the books Business Administration Productivity software Data accuracy checks Payroll reconciliation Financial audit support Business Associate's degree 2 years Accounting Employee record maintenance Payroll record maintenance Full Job Description LHH is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to manage and process payroll accurately and on time for our client. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of payroll regulations, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements. The anticipated pay range for this role is between $35-$37 an hour.

Responsibilities:

Process weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll accurately and on schedule. Review and verify employee time records, pay rates, deductions, and tax withholdings. Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy within payroll systems. Calculate and process overtime, bonuses, commissions, and other special payments. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. Prepare payroll reports for management, accounting, and auditing purposes. Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll discrepancies. Coordinate with Human Resources regarding employee onboarding, terminations, and compensation changes. Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities. Support annual payroll activities, including W-2 processing and payroll audits. Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.

Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 2+ years of payroll processing experience. Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage-and-hour compliance requirements. Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match FSA Company-paid life insurance Company-paid AD&D and LTD disability Employee Assistance Program 10 days of vacation annually, accruing up to 160 hours and available after 6 months of service 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays after 6 months of service Business travel assistance program Paid bereavement leave of up to 3 days for the loss of an immediate family member, or up to 5 days when travel exceeding 500 miles is required

Pay Details:

$35.00 to $37.00 per hour Search managed by: Brittany Cona 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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