Payroll Accountant

$62,962 - $77,147/Yr

Nw Harvest - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Seattle, WA

About the position

The Payroll Accountant at Northwest Harvest plays a crucial role in overseeing and administering payroll functions, ensuring compliance with payroll laws, and delivering high-quality service to employees. This position collaborates with the People team to maintain accurate payroll processing, manage payroll tax reporting, and uphold the integrity of financial records, all while fostering an inclusive organizational culture.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of all financial and personal information.
• Oversee and monitor the bi-weekly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Act as a partner with the People team by implementing and maintaining payroll and accounting systems.
• Validate and maintain accurate records and reports of all payroll transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and best practices.
• Ensure data integrity through regular internal audits and analysis.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure that all employees are paid accurately and in a timely manner.
• Calculate net salaries while accounting for all deductions and withholdings.
• Prepare accounting files, records, and schedules.
• Monitor paid and unpaid leaves and process overtime earnings or holiday deductions.
• Resolve payroll problems and answer employee questions concerning payroll.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of proper internal control procedures.
• Prepare journal entries and provide backup for bank reconciliations.
• Participate in payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Train staff who are assisting with the payroll process and review their work as needed.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure cohesive payroll practices.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a certification in Payroll or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of payroll and accounting experience.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions including preparation, balancing, and payroll taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Non-Profit experience is desired but not required.
• ADP Workforce Now experience is desired but not required.
• Certification in Payroll Administration is a plus.
• Experience with public funding and nonprofit accounting is desired but not required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation and Sick leave
• 8 paid holidays
• Floating holidays
• Birthday holiday