Description Northwest Center is looking to hire a
Payroll Specialist to join our accounting team. Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Payroll Specialist assumes responsibility for the accurate preparation and processing of payroll for approximately 1,000 employees bi-weekly. This position is responsible for management of all payroll accounts, associated records, payroll reporting and taxes. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency in advanced Excel functions, and ability to work under strict deadlines are essential. Join our amazing team and contribute to a meaningful mission - apply today and take the next step in your career!
Position Title: Payroll Specialist
Salary: $ $80,000 - $90,000 annually
Location: Renton, WA
Benefits:
- Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
- 7 Paid Holidays + 1 Day of Floating Holiday; 2 Floating Holiday days annually after one year
- Parental Leave & Paid Compassion Leave
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
- Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
- Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
- Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month
- Pet Insurance Discount Program
Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here:
The Role:
- Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll including manual payroll checks as required.
- Audit employee timesheets for manager approval and accuracy.
- Keep detailed and organized payroll records.
- Manage all payroll transactions to ensure they are processed accurately and timely.
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, including issues related to taxes, by investigating inconsistencies, collaborating with relevant departments, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements - including withholding, unemployment, and workers compensation.
- Process accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end reporting.
- Reconcile and post all payroll data to the correct accounting period for tax and general ledger purposes.
- Accurately track all union deductions from employee payroll, ensure timely and precise remittance of payment to the appropriate union entities in accordance with all union agreements.
- Prepare monthly reporting and annual audits for workers compensation vendors not covered by WA L&I.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree preferred; Associates degree required
- Formal payroll training
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) a plus
- Minimum five (5) years payroll processing experience
- Ability to deliver great customer service, primarily to employees and Managers along with both internal and external customers
Who We Are: Since its inception in 1965, Northwest Center has built and acquired a portfolio of commercial businesses to fuel our mission of disability inclusion and enable our journey North. We own and run a growing portfolio of commercial businesses, supporting enterprises, and large federal agencies. We employ and train people of all abilities and serve as a model for inclusive business everywhere. We are proud to be an ambitious, dynamic, and driven social enterprise organization that operates successful businesses to drive societal change. We are focused on our collective North-a world where all children have equitable access to education, and the employment rate for people with disabilities is the same as the general population. Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [email protected]. At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion - we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status.