Payroll Specialist

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Kennewick, WA seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to process payroll for all employees on a timely basis, ensure accuracy, and stay compliant with federal, state, and local laws.

You will maintain accurate records, respond to employee questions with excellent service, troubleshoot discrepancies, collaborate with HR on onboarding and offboarding, and generate reports for audits while keeping information confidential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Proven experience in payroll processing or payroll-related roles.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll for employees in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including timesheets, deductions, and tax information.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters, providing excellent customer service.
• Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with the HR team to facilitate employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Generate payroll reports and assist with audits as required.
• Stay current on payroll processing trends and best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in accounting or finance preferred

Tools

ADP

Paychex

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Payroll Specialist

Kennewick, WA

Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Pay: $25+ depending on your experience

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll for employees in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including timesheets, deductions, and tax information.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters, providing excellent customer service.
• Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
• Collaborate with the HR team to facilitate employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Generate payroll reports and assist with audits as required.
• Stay current on payroll processing trends and best practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Proven experience in payroll processing or payroll-related roles.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Effective communication