Payroll Specialist

Location: NW Portland, OR (Onsite)
Salary: $62,000–$68,000

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team in NW Portland. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with certified payroll experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely payroll.

Compensation & Benefits

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• Salary: $62,000–$68,000
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• Comprehensive benefits package
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• Stable, team-oriented work environment
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• Opportunity to grow within the organization
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Key Responsibilities

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• Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll accurately and on time
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• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports in compliance with prevailing wage requirements
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• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
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• Process payroll adjustments, deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings
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• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies
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• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end processes
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• Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate employee and payroll data
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• Support audits and maintain payroll documentation
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Qualifications

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• 2+ years of payroll processing experience
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• Required: Certified payroll experience
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• Knowledge of prevailing wage requirements and payroll compliance
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Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.

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