Payroll Accountant

Robert Half • Lynnwood, WA • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for a skilled Payroll Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Lynnwood, Washington. In this role, you will oversee payroll functions while providing essential support for accounting tasks, including general ledger maintenance, inventory control, and regulatory reporting. This position is ideal for candidates with strong attention to detail, reconciliation skills, and expertise in payroll systems.

Responsibilities:

Process bi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy of employee compensation, deductions, and compliance with garnishments, L& I wages, and jury duty pay.

Post and reconcile payroll entries to the general ledger while maintaining thorough records.

Manage benefit payments, report changes in employee benefits to providers, and reconcile benefit accounts.

Submit quarterly payroll reports to state labor and unemployment offices, ensuring timely and accurate compliance.

Administer the time and attendance reporting system, ensuring data accuracy and resolving discrepancies.

Prepare and post monthly journal entries, supporting analysis and reconciliation during month-end and year-end procedures.

Maintain detailed records of work-in-progress, performance bonds, and customer account deposits, ensuring accuracy in reporting.

Provide backup support for accounts payable and daily banking functions, ensuring smooth operations.

Track and reconcile wholesale expenses for year-end water rate studies and maintain inventory records in the general ledger.

Manage accounts payable and cash receipts for

Requirements - Minimum of three years of experience in payroll accounting or related roles.

Expertise in full-cycle payroll processing, including ADP Workforce Now and ADP Online systems.

Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, compliance, and reporting requirements.

Proven experience with union payroll, including handling multiple pay codes and contract-driven rules.

Advanced reconciliation skills, particularly with payroll registers, deductions, exception reports, and general ledger support.

Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable accounting software.

Ability to manage benefits reconciliation tasks with accuracy and efficiency.

Strong organizational and analytical skills to handle complex payroll and accounting functions.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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