Boise Payroll Specialist: Multi-State Process Optimizer

Western Trailers; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium

Dental insurance

Access to medical clinic

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Western Trailers, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join the accounting team on-site. You will manage full-cycle payroll for 200+ employees across multiple states and ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to handle confidential information while helping modernize our payroll and timekeeping processes. This role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, with a collaborative

Qualifications

• Three years of hands-on, full-cycle payroll experience.
• Experience handling 200+ employees; multi-state payroll preferred.
• Knowledge of wage and hour requirements, payroll taxes, garnishments, and deductions.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review time records and resolve discrepancies before payroll processing.
• Maintain employee payroll information, deductions, garnishments, and tax elections.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax deposits and required federal and state filings.
• Support quarterly and year-end reporting (Forms 941, W-2, and W-2C).
• Process new hires, terminations, wage changes, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll reports, tax liabilities, deductions, and general ledger accounts.
• Respond to employee payroll questions confidentially and professionally.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with payroll audits and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate closely with Human Resources, Accounting, and company leadership.
• Support the transition from manual processes to updated payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Perform additional payroll and accounting-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ADP

Payroll software

Job description

Western Trailers, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join the accounting team on-site. You will manage full-cycle payroll for 200+ employees across multiple states and ensure accuracy and timeliness.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to handle confidential information while helping modernize our payroll and timekeeping processes. This role offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits, with a collaborative