• Contract Payroll Specialst

    Robert Half Accountemps (Bellevue, WA)


    Description

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist for a client in Bellevue on a contract basis. The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll accurately and timely, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and responding to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Process payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

    + Maintain and update payroll records, including new hire information, changes in pay, terminations, and deductions.

    + Review and verify timesheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.

    + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

    + Prepare and submit payroll reports and tax filings as required.

    + Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and management in a timely and professional manner.

    + Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting departments to coordinate information and resolve issues.

    + Support audits by providing payroll information and documentation as needed.

    + Recommend improvements to payroll processing and internal controls.

    Requirements

    + Proven experience as a payroll specialist, payroll administrator, or similar role.

    + Familiarity with relevant payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).

    + Strong understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.

    + High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

    + Certification such as Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus.

     

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