Sr. Payroll Accountant

We are looking for a Sr. Payroll Accountant to support payroll operations for a high-volume workforce in Vancouver, Washington. This Contract position requires someone who can oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with bi-monthly payroll cycles and can work confidently within ADP in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complete payroll processing for a workforce of more than 1000 employees, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.

• Administer payroll activities for employees across multiple states, applying appropriate tax withholdings and jurisdictional requirements.

• Review payroll data, earnings, deductions, and adjustments to identify and resolve discrepancies before final submission.

• Operate within ADP to enter, validate, and reconcile payroll information for bi-monthly pay runs.

• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, research issues, and provide clear resolution to employee concerns.

• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policy and regulatory standards.

• Assist with payroll-related reconciliations, reporting, and audit preparation to support financial accuracy and compliance.

• Contribute to payroll process improvements and support operational updates, including changes related to payroll systems or workflows when needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment.

• Proven ability to process payroll for 1000 or more employees with a strong focus on accuracy and deadlines.

• Hands-on experience handling multi-state payroll and related compliance requirements.

• Proficiency using ADP for payroll processing and payroll record management.

• Background supporting bi-monthly payroll cycles and resolving payroll discrepancies efficiently.

• Strong understanding of payroll taxes, deductions, garnishments, and standard wage and hour practices.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.

Compensation

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