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Job Title: Payroll Analyst/AccountantJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Analyst/Accountant for a 6-8 week contract to assist in closing out the year for a large government firm based in Seattle, WA. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and onsite presence from Tuesday to Thursday. The role entails a thorough review and analysis of payroll systems and data to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Responsibilities

+ Review payroll systems, assess current payroll configurations, coding structures, and payroll data sources used to calculate overtime, and identify gaps in tracking FLSA-only overtime.

+ Analyze historical and current payroll data to separate FLSA-qualified overtime (hours > 40/week) from non-FLSA overtime, such as daily overtime, holiday pay, and CBA premiums.

+ Calculate the premium portion of FLSA overtime at 0.5x the regular rate for each eligible employee, ensuring that reports also reflect non-FLSA driven calculations for comparison and reconciliation.

+ Collaborate with members of the Payroll and Business Technology Team to validate logic and ensure alignment with reporting requirements.

+ Develop and document a reasonable estimation methodology for 2025, in accordance with Treasury guidance, including methodology, assumptions, reconciliation, and validation logic.

+ Prepare data for inclusion in Form W-2 reporting and internal audit purposes.

+ Provide training or documentation for internal staff to continue compliant tracking beyond the contract term.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in tax accounting, federal tax deduction, and W-2 reporting.

+ Strong understanding of FLSA overtime and payroll accounting.

+ Experience with data analysis, reconciliation, general ledger, and journal entry.

+ Knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related deductions.

+ Proficiency with complex accounting systems, especially payroll systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Knowledge of broad-based accounting principles.

+ Strong data analytics skills and the ability to develop automated workflows using Alteryx or other data analytics tools.

+ Ability to understand the interrelationships and interdependencies of data between system tables.

Work Environment

The work environment is hybrid, with the expectation to work remotely two days a week and onsite three days a week at the headquarters located at Pier 69. This position provides a great opportunity to get your foot in the door and potentially transition to a direct role in the future. A pre-employment drug and background check are required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2025.

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® double diamond 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.