Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 46,356 - 56,288; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Washington is seeking a Payroll Specialist/Staff Accountant to manage payroll operations for timely processing and compliance. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of payroll experience, including supervisory roles. Proficiency in ADP is required. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay between $33.65 and $40.86 and includes benefits such as a 401(k) plan and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience; 2+ years in a supervisory or management role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and benefits administration.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for compliance and accuracy.
• Verify employee time entries in ADP to ensure legal compliance.
• Prepare and file quarterly payroll tax returns and annual reports.

Skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and payroll software

Effective communication and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

A prominent law firm in Washington is seeking a Payroll Specialist/Staff Accountant to manage payroll operations for timely processing and compliance. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of payroll experience, including supervisory roles. Proficiency in ADP is required. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay between $33.65 and $40.86 and includes benefits such as a 401(k) plan and health insurance.