Payroll Technician

Abacus•Everett, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Payroll Technician, you will work as part of a team to process bi-weekly payroll for more than 950 employees, totaling $90 million annually. You will enter exception and timesheet data into the payroll system, calculate, process, and reconcile payroll, and answer employee questions. The position is fully onsite at the MC Administration Building in Everett, Washington, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The assignment is listed from November 9, 2026, through May 10, 2027. The position is eligible for overtime and receives extra pay for working on holidays. Work is performed in an office environment using office equipment and technology. The role may involve moving between office buildings, completing tasks in noisy environments, and occasionally lifting and carrying materials weighing up to ten pounds.

Requirements

Five years of experience processing payroll and using payroll software systems. An associate degree or two-year technical certificate in accounting or a related field may substitute for 1.5 years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for three years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted.
Knowledge of general accounting and payroll processing.
General knowledge of payroll-related labor laws, such as FMLA and FLSA.
Experience using automated payroll systems.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or an alternate schedule as needed to meet strict payroll deadlines.
Ability to remain focused on results, follow up and complete tasks on time, and meet strict payroll deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and adjust to changing priorities.
Ability to work effectively with employees and management at all organizational levels.
Effective, timely, relevant, concise written and oral communication that clearly outlines necessary actions and deadlines.
Proficient typing and 10-key skills.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations quickly, accurately, and with attention to detail.
Foster an inclusive workplace by upholding Community Transit's core values in support of the organization's vision and mission; inspire team commitment, pride, and trust; promote cooperation and motivate members toward shared goals; and demonstrate courtesy, sensitivity, and respect in all interactions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PeopleSoft, Trapeze, and UKG software.
Experience producing payroll in the transit industry, government or public sector, or for a union-represented workforce.

Responsibilities

Enter payroll exception data into payroll systems.
Research and analyze discrepancies, make corrections, and document changes.
Review payroll and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Calculate payroll and reconcile it to various reports.
Follow records-retention protocols and maintain an annual archive of payroll records.
Enter timekeeping data and validate timekeeping calculations for accuracy and compliance with labor contracts, agency policy, and labor laws.
Research and respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees, supervisors, and outside organizations; serve as a resource for payroll issues.
Monitor and reconcile payroll deduction reports, prepare payments to third parties, and review general ledger balances.
Analyze, reconcile, and process FMLA, PFML, STDi, LTD, Workers Compensation leave, supplemental pay, and donated sick leave hours based on information from the Benefits team and third-party organizations.
Create adjusting entries and related documentation as needed.
Work with IT staff to troubleshoot system issues and test functional updates, upgrades, and fixes.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.