Payroll Specialist: Accurate, On-Time Pay & Compliance

NEWESD 101; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NEWESD 101 in Spokane, WA seeks a Payroll Specialist to process all payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate payments to agency employees and compliance with federal/state reporting requirements. The role reports to the Director, Internal Business Services.

Responsibilities include maintaining payroll data, preparing reports, and assisting with budget and audits. Strong knowledge of payroll procedures, benefits administration, and regulatory requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll from start to finish.
• Knowledge of payroll and benefits administration basics.
• Familiarity with payroll reporting requirements and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll for accurate compensation.
• Maintain employee payroll data including deductions, benefits, and leave time.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for tax and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing and proper fund allocation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounting procedures

Record keeping

Decision making

Grammar and proofreading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Skyward software

Job description

NEWESD 101 in Spokane, WA seeks a Payroll Specialist to process all payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate payments to agency employees and compliance with federal/state reporting requirements. The role reports to the Director, Internal Business Services.

Responsibilities include maintaining payroll data, preparing reports, and assisting with budget and audits. Strong knowledge of payroll procedures, benefits administration, and regulatory requirements is essential.