Payroll Coordinator Location:

Mukilteo, WA On Site Salary:

94,000-114,400

DOE Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Our client is a well-established organization seeking an experienced Payroll Coordinator to support their finance team during a critical transition period.

• This role requires someone who can step in with minimal training and take ownership of the full payroll cycle from day one.
• Opportunity to work on complex payroll issues, reconciliations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Exposure to payroll system conversion activities as the organization transitions to a new ERP platform.
• Highly visible role partnering with finance leadership and key stakeholders across the organization.
• Excellent opportunity for an experienced government payroll professional who enjoys problem-solving and making an immediate impact.
• Collaborative team environment with meaningful project work beyond routine payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities for the

Payroll Coordinator:

Process full-cycle payroll and ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery.

• Review and audit timesheets, payroll records, and employee pay data.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings and payments.
• Reconcile payroll liabilities, benefits, and payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, benefit reconciliation issues, and other payroll-related challenges.
• Prepare journal entries and payroll-related financial reporting.
• Assist with payroll system conversion activities and process documentation.
• Support special projects and process improvements within the finance department.

Qualifications for the

Payroll Coordinator:

3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience.

• Prior payroll experience in a government or municipal environment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Washington State payroll regulations, taxes, deductions, and reporting requirements preferred.
• Experience managing monthly and quarterly payroll tax filings and reconciliations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex payroll issues.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience with Eden software and/or CentralSquare Finance Enterprise is a plus.

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