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Payroll Specialist

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In-Office
Seattle, WA, USA
55K-65K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
Seattle, WA, USA
55K-65K Annually
Entry level
Maintain accurate, confidential payroll records; verify timesheets; process personnel changes in Dayforce; compute withholdings and deductions; research tax issues; run payroll reports; respond to employment verifications; create/update payroll manuals; troubleshoot issues and communicate with employees and managers.
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Company Description

We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

  • 15,000 trained professionals
  • 250+ locations worldwide
  • Fortune 500
  • Globally unified systems

Job Description

Job Description

Entry Level 0-2 years of experience

  • Maintain all payroll data, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality
  • Verify accuracy of timesheets and correct any errors
  • Process personnel changes in payroll system (Dayforce)
  • Research and help with tax issues
  • Be able to compute withholding and deductions with gross earnings
  • Respond to Verification of Employment requests
  • Run & distribute payroll reports
  • Create and update payroll processing manuals
  • Be able to troubleshoot issue before asking for assistance
  • Communicate timely and professionally with employees and managers to help and resolve issues Takes on additional tasks when requested by management
  • Creates efficient processes

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree
  • Mid-level knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results Pro-active and strong organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills
  • Proven analytical skills – ability to analyze/interpret data and take appropriate action
  • Capable of working without close supervision
  • Strong work ethic and team player

Additional Information

Expected base salary: $55,000 – $65,000

Expeditors offers competitive benefits to all full time employees including:

  • Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time
  • Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Various Optional Life and Disability Plans
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Education Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 

Location

Onsite at our Corporate Seattle location.

  • 1200 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

HQ

Expeditors Seattle, Washington, USA Office

1015 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, 98104

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