Payroll Administrator loc:Seattle, WA, US

100,000 - 200,000

Job Description:

Duties And Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

Payroll

  • Prepare and distribute weekly and semi-monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, and expatriate employees
  • Key payroll hours using Microsoft Dynamics Navision (NAV)
  • Troubleshoot payroll problems and interface with employees on payroll status including new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, etc.
Process expense reports

  • Prepare pay by verifying time records, calculate, and produce checks or electronic transfers.
  • Balance payroll accounts by auditing information, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and initiating journal entries
  • Determine payroll liabilities by entering federal and state taxes, 401(k) remittance and direct deposits, union dues, wage assignments and garnishments, etc.
  • Remit tax payments by collecting and verifying data, preparing federal, state, and local tax reports, and initiating payment
  • Participate in audits of payroll related activity
  • Preparation of all monthly, quarterly, and year-end tax forms and submission including W-2s, 940, 941, 1095-C, and SUTA reporting.
  • Special projects as needed
Reporting

  • Audit payroll entries to ensure accuracy and post payroll journals to the general ledger
  • Update records by reviewing and entering changes in exemptions, insurance changes, deductions, paid-time not worked, status, and pay
  • Calculate and maintain ledger of vacation and sick days earned and used
  • Complete reports and other requirements associated with year-end or other reporting needs
  • Prepare certified payrolls, prevailing wage, and remit union reports
  • Fulfill wage garnishment requirements by completing forms, adjusting payroll records, and documenting, deducting, and transmitting withholdings
Processes

  • Track and maintain required paperwork from HR and hiring managers
  • Consistently look to improve the internal controls and processes within the payroll framework
  • Weekly monitoring of unemployment claims
  • Maintain required payroll files and records
Qualifications

Education

  • AA in Accounting or relatedBA degree preferred
Experience

  • 3+ years experience in a processing payroll required
  • Experience With Unions Preferred
Knowledge/Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Advanced organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and team skills
  • Excellent Microsoft Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of Federal and State tax laws, wage and hour laws
  • Physical / Mental RequirementsPerform work in an office setting
  • Be available after hours and on weekends as needed
  • Equal Employment Opportunity


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