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Payroll Accountant

Robert Half • Bellevue, WA 98005 • Posted 11 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • Contract • Mid Level

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Robert Half is offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Payroll Accountant in Bellevue, Washington, within the accounting industry. The role involves maintaining and auditing payroll records, processing transactions, and collaborating with various divisions. This position requires proficiency in accounting software systems, experience with ADP Financial Services, and knowledge of various accounting functions.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake the maintenance of employee payroll records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Process manual, non-standard or correction transactions and audit pay output.
  • Actively research and reconcile any discrepancies that arise in payroll data.
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with various divisions including Human Resources, Accounting, and Benefits.
  • Ensure diligent, quality, and timely work results to build a personal reputation for trustworthiness.
  • Manage off-cycle payroll runs and input necessary information accurately.
  • Assist with the month-end payroll accounting close, including creating journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.
  • Conduct audits on payroll personnel files for compliance with company policy, procedures, and authorizations.
  • Handle specialist payments such as bonuses and referral bonuses whenever necessary.
  • Address and resolve check issues, including the creation of manual checks when required.

Qualifications

Required

  • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
  • Experience with ADP Financial Services
  • Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now
  • Knowledge of Ceridian software
  • Ability to use Concur
  • Experience in 401k - RRSP Administration
  • Proficiency in About Time software
  • Knowledge of various Accounting Functions
  • Understanding of Accrual Accounting

Preferred

  • Experience in Auditing

About Robert Half

Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.

Full Job Description

Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Payroll Accountant in Bellevue, Washington. The role will be situated within the accounting industry, where the selected candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining and auditing payroll records, processing transactions, and working collaboratively with various divisions.

Responsibilities:

- Undertake the maintenance of employee payroll records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

- Process manual, non-standard or correction transactions and audit pay output.

- Actively research and reconcile any discrepancies that arise in payroll data.

- Develop and maintain professional relationships with various divisions including Human Resources, Accounting, and Benefits.

- Ensure diligent, quality, and timely work results to build a personal reputation for trustworthiness.

- Manage off-cycle payroll runs and input necessary information accurately.

- Assist with the month-end payroll accounting close, including creating journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts.

- Conduct audits on payroll personnel files for compliance with company policy, procedures, and authorizations.

- Handle specialist payments such as bonuses and referral bonuses whenever necessary.

- Address and resolve check issues, including the creation of manual checks when required. Requirements - Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is a must

- Experience with ADP - Financial Services is required

- Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now

- Knowledge of Ceridian software

- Ability to use Concur

- Experience in 401k - RRSP Administration

- Proficiency in About Time software

- Knowledge of various Accounting Functions

- Understanding of Accrual Accounting

- Experience in Auditing is preferred

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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