Payroll Specialist

+ Part-Time Payroll Specialist

Northwest Accounting and Financial Management is seeking a motivated, independent, people person

to join our team! NWAFM is a local Accounting firm that helps non-profits and other businesses manage their finances so they can focus on their mission to help others. The ideal candidate will be a congenial office worker who embraces the future office, minimizing paperwork and maximizing digital and cloud. Brings ideas and abilities for streamlining procedures and improving workflow.

+ Job Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration for several non-profits with a combined 100+ employees.
• Processing bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls which include monitoring the time tracking system, maintaining and entering all payroll data for each processing, auditing, and resolving issues.
• Identify methods to make practices more efficient and automated throughout the company.
• Maintain database of personnel information and accurate payroll records.
• Prepare paychecks/direct deposits to ensure that employees are paid on time and in the correct amount.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, including remittance of payroll taxes.
• Handle employee complaints about incorrect payments and resolve discrepancies.

+ Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Able to commit to a long-term, growing position at the company.
• Positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Interest in learning bookkeeping and accounting.
• Self-motivated, able to stay productive while working independently.
• Streamlining/automating workflow to minimize data entry; maximize accuracy and efficiency.
• Familiar with federal, state, local tax laws and regulations, and filing requirements.

+ Work Enviornment

Must be located in the Puget Sound area. While this work is mostly remote, you must be able to meet in person as needed.

+ Essential Skills

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

*Major plus if you know QuickBooks or Patriot Software and are tech savvy and can figure out ways to automate procedures using the above softwares.*

+ On Call Responsibilities

You are interested in primary part-time work that could grow over 6-12 months to full time with benefits. Flexibility to take on extra hours to

meet client needs. We are very understanding of family commitments, but seek candidates without interference from other paid jobs.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 16 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Remote

Work Location: In person