Payroll Specialist
Auburn, WA | Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Build Your Accounting Career with a Growing Manufacturing Company
Are you an accounting professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats and being a key contributor to the success of a business? This is an opportunity to join a stable and growing aerospace manufacturing company where you'll gain exposure to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Month-End Close, and General Accounting while working alongside experienced accounting leadership.
This role offers long-term stability, a supportive training environment, and a potential growth path into a future accounting leadership position as the current Accounting Manager approaches retirement.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
Opportunity to grow into a higher-level accounting role
Consistent Monday-Friday schedule with no overtime required
Exposure to all areas of accounting, not just AP or payroll
Stable aerospace/manufacturing environment with strong business growth
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and 401(k) match
Collaborative leadership team that values accuracy, ownership, and professional development
What You'll Be Doing
As the Accounting Specialist, you'll play a critical role in supporting the company's day-to-day accounting operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Process accounts payable invoices, including matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents
Accurately code transactions to appropriate general ledger accounts
Prepare and process weekly check runs
Maintain vendor files and records
Manage corporate credit card reconciliations and payments
Process customer invoices and post incoming payments
Assist with customer and vendor billing inquiries
Support biweekly payroll processing for approximately 100 employees
Assist with month-end close activities including:
Account reconciliations
Fixed assets
Prepaid expenses
Depreciation tracking
Prepare supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting
Cross-train in benefits administration, onboarding, and employee leave support
Provide general accounting and administrative support as needed
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
4+ years of accounting experience in AP, AR, payroll, or general accounting
Experience processing invoices and performing GL coding
Understanding of general accounting principles
Payroll experience or exposure
Strong Excel skills, including formulas and spreadsheet management
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
Professional communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality with employee and company information
Comfortable working on-site in a manufacturing environment
Highly Preferred
5+ years of accounting experience
Manufacturing, aerospace, construction, distribution, or logistics industry experience
Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Experience with JobBOSS ERP
Experience with CenterPoint Payroll
Experience supporting month-end close, fixed assets, depreciation, or audits
Culture & Environment
This team is looking for someone who is:
Self-motivated and dependable
Detail-oriented and accountable
Comfortable working independently without micromanagement
Adaptable and willing to help wherever needed
Professional, positive, and team-focused
Able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
You'll receive hands-on training through a "teach, do together, then own it" approach, setting you up for long-term success.
Compensation
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Competitive benefits package including:
401(k) with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're looking for more than just a transactional accounting position and want an opportunity to build your skills, grow your career, and become a trusted member of a successful accounting team, we'd love to hear from you.
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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Auburn,WA.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
