• Payroll Administrator

    Pacificorp (Portland, OR)


    Payroll Administrator - Portland, OR - #114123

    **Date:** Sep 26, 2025

    **Location:** PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232

    **Company:** PacifiCorp

     

    POWER YOUR GREATNESS!

     

    PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

     

    General Purpose

     

    Provide payroll support by processing payroll including payroll for active employees and retirees. May include processing regular payroll, creation of final paychecks for terminating employees, posting of payroll results to the general ledger, and provide client support to employees and retirees with questions about their paychecks. Detects and corrects erroneous postings; prepares documents to adjust accounting classifications and other data. Reviews lists of rejected transactions, determines reasons for rejections and prepares correcting materials. Follows Company and organizational policies and procedures in posting and reconciling journal entries. Provides research and support as needed.

    Responsibilities

    + Enter employee data (e.g. direct deposits, W-4, etc.) into SAP for payroll processing.

    + Create final paychecks for terminating employees.

    + Prepare wire transfers for deposit of payroll funding and/or payroll tax.

    + Enter garnishments, support orders, and tax levies into SAP.

    + Provide client support to employees and retirees with payroll related questions.

    + Review list of rejected transactions, research and determine reasons for rejection.

    + Detect and correct erroneous postings.

    + Prepare documents to adjust accounting classifications and other data.

    + Balance and adjust entries.

    + Inspect work of lower level employees.

    + Train and orient newer employees in the work group.

    + Prepare spreadsheets, charts, reports and other documents.

    + Handle confidential data professionally.

    Requirements

    + High School Diploma or equivalent; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + A minimum of two years’ experience in accounting.

    + Advanced knowledge of payroll related policies, practices, and procedures.

    + Ability to pay attention to detail and determine variances and resolution.

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work with all levels of an organization; ability to work as a member of a team.

    + Proficient with the use of personal computers and applications including databases, accounting systems, and spreadsheet application.

    Preferences

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field.

    + Prior experience in a decision-making capacity with workflow, scheduling, and payroll.

    + Understanding of payroll processing and banking.

    + Knowledge of the electric utility industry and IT operating processes.

     

    Additional Information

     

    Req Id: 114123

     

    Company Code: PacifiCorp

     

    Primary Location: PORTLAND

     

    Department: Human Resources

     

    Schedule:FT

     

    Personnel Subarea: Non-Exempt

     

    Hiring Range: $62,300 - $80,600

     

    Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en\_US

     

    Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

     

    PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

     

    Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.