Payroll Associate

Fisher Commercial Management; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Investments in Portland, OR is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Associate to manage daily payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely compensation for employees. You will handle full-cycle payroll processing, maintain payroll records, and collaborate with HR and finance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Business Management or related field and experience with payroll systems, time & attendance, and tax withholdings;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field.
• Experience as a Payroll Associate, Payroll Specialist, or Payroll Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing systems and time & attendance software.
• Understanding of payroll taxes, wage laws, and compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll accurately using automated software.
• Collect, review, and verify timecard data, attendance records, and wage calculations.
• Maintain, update, and audit confidential employee payroll records, tax forms, and direct deposit information.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax withholdings, and FLSA regulations.
• Calculate and process benefits deductions, garnishments, PTO payouts, and tax withholdings.
• Reconcile payroll balance sheets, general ledger entries, and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and assist with payroll audits and year-end W-2 reporting.

Skills

Payroll systems

Time & attendance software

Spreadsheet applications

Accounting principles

Wage garnishments

Tax withholdings

Data entry

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Tools

Payroll software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Associate to manage daily payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely employee compensation. This position handles full-cycle payroll processing, maintains detailed employee payroll records, reconciles accounts, and works closely with HR and finance teams to maintain strict compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and monthly employee payroll accurately and on schedule using automated payroll software


• Collect, review, and verify timecard data, attendance records, and wage calculations


• Maintain, update, and audit confidential employee payroll records, tax forms, and direct deposit information


• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax withholdings, and FLSA regulations


• Calculate and process benefits deductions, garnishments, PTO payouts, and tax withholdings


• Reconcile payroll balance sheets, general ledger entries, and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly


• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and assist with payroll audits and year-end W-2 reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or approved related areas


• Proven experience as a Payroll Associate, Payroll Specialist, or Payroll Administrator


• Strong working knowledge of payroll processing systems, time and attendance software, and spreadsheet applications


• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, payroll taxes, wage laws, and compliance procedures


• Ability to manage wage garnishments, benefits deductions, and tax withholdings accurately


• Strong analytical, data entry, and mathematical skills with high attention to detail


• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with HR and finance teams and resolve employee issues


• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and employee records

Company Description

For over 45 years, Fisher Investments has helped investors achieve their financial goals by thinking and acting independently rather than following outdated industry practices. Our personalized approach, our total commitment to serving our clients and our investing experience make us unique in our industry.

About Fisher Investments Fisher Investments was founded in 1979 and has expanded to Canada and to the UK, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Japan and Australia through its affiliates. Fisher Investments currently manages $441 billion for investors worldwide and helps over 210,000 clients meet their financial goals.

As of 6/30/2026, Fisher Investments and its subsidiaries manage over $441 billion in assets—over $374 billion for North American private investors, $66 billion for institutional investors, $17 billion for European private investors and $66 billion for US small to mid-sized business retirement plans.