Remote Payroll Specialist for Maritime & Multi-Entity

Stabbert Maritime; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Stabbert Maritime, a Seattle-based maritime company, seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly and biweekly payrolls across multiple entities. The role collaborates with Accounting and HR, ensuring accurate payroll, deductions, and journal entries.

It is full-time and can be performed remotely, with a preference for Ballard, WA office four days per month. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 annually, plus bonus; benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), and paid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Certified Payroll Professional or Payroll Compliance Practitioner credentials are beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and experience with QuickBooks Enterprise.
• Led or supported at least one payroll implementation.
• Knowledge of maritime (day rate) or project-based payroll a plus.
• Experience with Paylocity preferred.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and discretion.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payrolls for shipyards, vessel operating companies, and administrative staff.
• Ensure accurate calculation of payroll, bonuses, deductions, taxes, and direct deposits.
• Serve as the primary payroll expert, partnering with Accounting and HR teams.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll, payroll tax, and benefit accounts.
• Post general journal transactions, including intercompany funding transfers.
• Review general ledger accounts for proper recording and make corrections as needed.
• Assist in preparing preliminary drafts of financial statements.
• Develop new or improve existing payroll processes and systems.
• Support AR, AP, and purchasing roles as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Integrity

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks Enterprise

Paylocity

Job description

Stabbert Maritime, a Seattle-based maritime company, seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly and biweekly payrolls across multiple entities. The role collaborates with Accounting and HR, ensuring accurate payroll, deductions, and journal entries.

It is full-time and can be performed remotely, with a preference for Ballard, WA office four days per month. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $90,000 annually, plus bonus; benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), and paid