Location:
This position is fully onsite in Seattle, WA (Downtown)
About the Job
We are currently looking for a knowledgeable Payroll Specialist who is looking to gain valuable experience with a high-volume fast-paced global company. This role is responsible for preparing and processing payrolls for employees within the company. Their duties include collecting timesheet data, calculating wages, issuing statements, detailing earnings, and preparing paychecks. They also ensure that payroll transactions comply with company policies and federal, state, and local laws. This role will work closely with the Human Resources department and may assist with benefits administration.
Attention to detail, strong numerical skills, and a high level of integrity are essential qualities for this role.An excellent payroll specialist has a great understanding of the concept of confidentiality. The ideal candidate will be a thorough professional with good communication abilities. The goal is to carry out all payroll procedures with speed and accuracy. We need a team player who is willing to “do what it takes,” is flexible, and can manage concurrent tasks/projects.This is a full-time permanent position.
Responsibilities:
- Pay employees by calculating pay and deductions and issuing checks.
- Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into the payroll system, as well as retrieving data when necessary.
- Update payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.
- Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
- Determine payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer’s social security, unemployment, and workers’ compensation payments.
- Communicates payroll deductions to retirement administrators for 401(k) plans and other pre-taxation savings plans.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, or year-end calculations of bonuses, and other salary-based compensation.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and interacting with HR.
- Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests.
- Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures, and reporting needed changes.
- Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:
- BA is a plus - must be a high school graduate or equivalent
- 2-4 years experience in accounting/payroll or related field
- Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook skills
- Understand intercompany transactions
- Experienced with MAS/Sage 100 Software is a plus
Benefits/Perks:
- Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life & Disability Insurance Coverage
- Health Care FSA
- Day Care FSA
- 401(k) with a 50% contribution match (no limit)
- Generous Vacation and PTO plan
- Paid Holidays
- Semi-Annual Profit Sharing
- Gym/Equivalent Exercise Program Reimbursement
- $175 transportation Reimbursement ($100 of this may be used for home internet for remote and hybrid employees)
A reasonable, good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base salary for this position is $31-$36 per hour. This position will also include a 401k with 50% matching and profit sharing that is dependent on a variety of factors.Employment opportunities and job offers at Accretive Technology Group will always come from Accretive Technology Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident about who the recipient is. Accretive Technology Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact.
Accretive Technology Group will never send you money or request you return any money back to our company for any reason. Our email domain is @accretivetg.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Accretive Technology Group is https://accretivetg.com/Accretive Technology Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Unfortunately, we do not provide visa sponsorship, visa transfer, or corp-corp arrangements. Agencies - NO unsolicited submissions will be accepted and if any Agency does submit an unsolicited candidate that Agency shall have no recourse from Accretive Technology Group.
