Payroll Administrator Iii

Job Title: Payroll Administrator III  

Job Summary:
The Payroll Administrator III will work under the direction of the Payroll Manager and be responsible for processing multi-state, multi-subsidiary payrolls ensuring all essential functions are completed timely and accurately.  This position regularly exercises discretion in the review, audit and maintenance of employee timesheets and payroll accounting records. Administers a variety of payroll adjustments and changes to employee payroll data, when necessary. Works to ensure accuracy of records, and ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Based in the Seattle, WA area, only local applicants will be considered.

Duties/Responsibilities:
   Performs a variety of reconciliations, reporting, and compilation of data as it relates to payroll and benefit related functions
   Regularly participates in audit processes for internal/external audit requirements
   Processes wage garnishments, levies, and other involuntary court-ordered payments
   Responds timely to payroll related question, leave accruals, wage deductions, fringe benefits, and other applicable issues from staff members
   Generates accrual entries as required
   Maintains accurate Worker's Comp, Geo, and Occupational codes
   Audits time entries for accuracy as it relates to OT, PTO, calculations, or other related information
   Ensures accurate and timely processing of new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions, and terminations
   Uses automated system to process and produce precise and prompt payrolls
   Compiles, analyzes, prepares, and inputs payroll related information into applicable systems
   Ensures that company policies are adhered to as it pertains to payroll related items
   Reviews and reconciles errors, processes payroll adjustments
   Responsible for assigned payroll groups
   Acts as backup for other payroll groups 
   Participates in maintaining and processing wage determinations, unions, 7i, SCA, DBA, and Uplift employee transactions and rates
   Other duties as assigned 

Required Skills/Abilities: 
   Intermediate computer skills with proven understanding of payroll systems
   Possesses a thorough understanding of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure according to the general standards set forth by HIPPA
   Must have an ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and tact, excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills
   Exhibits team player mentality, and enjoys collaborating efforts within and outside the department
   Experience with payroll processing within the Construction industry preferred
   Experience with government contracts and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and familiarity with unions preferred but not required
   Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
   Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
   Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
   Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
   Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
   Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
   Cloud based payroll systems, preferably Ceridian Dayforce
   Ability to multi-task in an organized manner daily with variable deadlines

Education and Experience:
   Minimum 2-year associate degree in Accounting, plus 10 years payroll experience, or 4-year bachelor's degree in Accounting with minimum 5 years' experience with payroll systems. 
   Experience with multi-state payroll processing.    

Working Conditions:
The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: 
   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
   Some lifting of files, opening cabinets. 
   Bending or standing as necessary.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time. 

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.