Payroll Supervisor

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to manage the full payroll function for a North Seattle organization onsite. You will own biweekly payroll, review timesheets and deductions, and ensure accurate tax filings and reporting. This role requires strong independence, attention to detail, and compliance with federal/state/local regulations.

DOE salary range listed: $83,200–$93,600. As the sole payroll expert, you'll partner with accounting and finance on budgeting,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience with full-cycle processing and taxes.
• Experience with independent payroll operations preferred.
• Union payroll experience desirable and related compliance knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the sole payroll lead for biweekly payroll processing for all employees.
• Review timesheets, direct deposits, deductions, garnishments, and benefits.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare payroll tax filings, W-2s, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Reconcile payroll GL accounts and assist with journal entries.
• Maintain and configure payroll systems and reporting structures.
• Collaborate with Finance on budgeting and labor analysis.
• Resolve payroll inquiries and drive process improvements.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll

Payroll taxes

Payroll software

Excel proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Payroll systems

Budgeting tools

Job description

Payroll Supervisor
North Seattle | Onsite
Salary: $83,200 – $93,600 DOE

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Join a stable and well-established organization in North Seattle where your payroll expertise will directly support employees across the entire organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned payroll professional who enjoys owning the full payroll function, working independently, and serving as the organization’s subject matter expert for payroll operations.

As the sole payroll professional, you will oversee all aspects of the payroll process from start to finish while partnering closely with the accounting and finance team. Beyond payroll administration, you’ll contribute to accounting operations, budgeting support, compliance initiatives, and process improvements. The organization values accuracy, accountability, and exceptional internal customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization’s sole payroll lead, managing the full-cycle biweekly payroll process for all employees.
• Review and process timesheets, direct deposits, manual checks, deductions, garnishments, and benefit‑related payroll transactions.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare payroll tax filings, W-2 reporting, payroll reconciliations, and audit support documentation.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.
• Administer and maintain payroll system configurations, including leave plans, earnings codes, pay schedules, and reporting structures.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, position control, payroll forecasting, and labor cost analysis.
• Research and resolve employee payroll inquiries, discrepancies, and complex payroll issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and ensure payroll best practices are consistently followed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll experience with demonstrated expertise in full-cycle payroll processing, payroll taxes, reconciliations, and accounting principles.
• Experience independently managing payroll operations or serving as the primary payroll contact strongly preferred.
• Union payroll experience highly desirable, including interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements, union dues administration, contract pay provisions, and related compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Advanced attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Proficiency with payroll systems, accounting software, and Excel.

Why You’ll Be Successful

This role is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys autonomy, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to be the trusted payroll expert within the organization. If you’re looking for a stable opportunity where you can lead the payroll function, work alongside a collaborative finance team, and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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