Accounting Specialist - Payroll

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Pullman, WA

107d • $18 - $28

About The Position

Are you looking for a payroll opportunity at an innovative, vertically integrated, 100 percent employee-owned company that is growing? Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative, and detail-oriented individual to join our world-class Payroll team. The preferred candidate will have experience with payroll processing and compliance. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a rapidly growing, dynamic, fast paced, multinational corporation with our corporate payroll team, then this position may be for you! As an Accounting Specialist - Payroll, a typical day might include the following: Under moderate supervision: Performing a variety of payroll processing activities, including balancing earnings and deductions totals, reviewing system reports and registers, and preparing and filing tax reports/returns. Preparing and analyzing reports, metrics, and reconciliations for various stakeholders. This may include account reconciliations, management reports, and projections. Providing courteous, timely and accurate customer support to internal and external customers. Researching and analyzing new payroll and tax regulations. Working and collaborating with various stakeholders on projects including system testing and data sharing.

Requirements

• 1-3+ years experience with payroll processing.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and payroll processing software.
• Detail oriented with the ability to maintain organized and accurate records.
• Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) designation.
• Associates degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience with Power BI and/or Power Query.
• Experience with prevailing wages.
• Experience in a multistate, multinational, and/or manufacturing company.

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of payroll processing activities, including balancing earnings and deductions totals.
• Reviewing system reports and registers.
• Preparing and filing tax reports/returns.
• Preparing and analyzing reports, metrics, and reconciliations for various stakeholders.
• Providing courteous, timely and accurate customer support to internal and external customers.
• Researching and analyzing new payroll and tax regulations.
• Collaborating with various stakeholders on projects including system testing and data sharing.

Benefits

• Employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
• 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• Growth and development opportunities through STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Associate degree