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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.
Job Responsibility:
Process full-cycle payroll from initial data review through final reconciliation, ensuring timely and accurate employee payments
Administer payroll activities within paylocity, maintaining records and validating payroll-related entries
Handle payroll for employees working across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and compliance requirements
Prepare, review, and support payroll tax filings and related reporting to help meet regulatory deadlines
Reconcile payroll data against accounting records and investigate discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy
Review employee time, earnings, deductions, and adjustments to confirm payroll calculations are complete and correct
Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll questions, research issues, and improve processing efficiency
Maintain organized payroll documentation and support audit readiness through accurate recordkeeping
Requirements:
Experience managing full-cycle payroll in an accounting or payroll environment
Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now
Working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and related compliance considerations
Experience preparing or supporting payroll tax reporting and filings
Strong payroll accounting skills, including reconciliations and discrepancy resolution
High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a deadline-oriented setting
Ability to handle sensitive employee and compensation information with confidentiality