Senior Payroll Specialist - University Finance & Compliance

PNWU; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, and

Paid Time Off

403b with Roth Option

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) in Yakima, WA, is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage the full payroll cycle on-site. The role ensures accurate timekeeping, compliance with federal and state requirements, and timely payroll processing to support a healthy workforce.

The successful candidate will oversee payroll taxes, retirement contributions, reconciliations, and general ledger activity while collaborating with Human Resources and Finance.

Qualifications

• An associate degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible payroll experience, including payroll processing, payroll taxes, reconciliations, and payroll compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Review time and attendance records for accuracy.
• Handle employee changes affecting payroll.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Ensure tax filings and benefit deductions are compliant.
• Maintain payroll system configurations and automations.
• Support HR and Finance with payroll questions.
• Maintain internal controls and assist audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Payroll taxes

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Education

Associate degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) in Yakima, WA, is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage the full payroll cycle on-site. The role ensures accurate timekeeping, compliance with federal and state requirements, and timely payroll processing to support a healthy workforce.

The successful candidate will oversee payroll taxes, retirement contributions, reconciliations, and general ledger activity while collaborating with Human Resources and Finance.