Top Payroll Jobs in Seattle, WA

Processes regular and off-cycle U.S. payroll, calculates wages and deductions, reconciles payroll reports, validates timekeeping data, resolves employee inquiries, supports audits, maintains compliance with payroll regulations and SOX controls, documents procedures, and recommends process improvements.

Leads a team of seven bookkeepers, overseeing workload allocation, quality standards, audits, coaching, hiring, and performance management. Maintains a portfolio of client accounts, including reconciliations, journal entries, transaction categorization, general ledger review, cleanups, and monthly closes. Resolves escalated accounting, payroll, and payroll tax issues; reports performance and capacity; partners with Accounting, Product, Operations, and Training; and improves workflows and team efficiency.

Leads end-to-end Americas payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring accurate processing, statutory compliance, tax withholding, reporting, controls, audit readiness, and scalable processes. Partners with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Tax, People, Equity, HR operations, and external providers. Oversees complex cross-border payroll, global mobility, shadow payroll, and equity-related matters while using AI for analysis, reporting, and documentation with rigorous validation.

Run US and international payroll end to end, including payroll tax filings, multi-state compliance, PEO/EOR management, reconciliations, and month-end close support. Build payroll calendars, controls, processes, and documentation as payroll moves into Finance. Partner with People, Talent, and Accounting, support Carta equity administration, answer payroll questions, and handle auditor requests. Serve as the internal subject-matter expert while identifying tax, legal, and compliance risks.

Run US and international payroll end to end, including multi-state processing, tax filings, reconciliations, and compliance. Manage PEO and EOR relationships, maintain payroll controls and documentation, support month-end close, and partner with People, Talent, and Accounting. Serve as the internal payroll subject-matter expert, handle auditor requests, and support Carta equity administration and board reporting.

Processes high-volume payroll and personnel paperwork, enters and updates employee information in Lawson Payroll, manages deductions and tax data, validates documentation, handles regular and off-cycle payroll actions, researches payroll issues, and supports payroll staff with filing and customer inquiries.

The Payroll Administrator processes accurate, compliant multi-state payroll and supports a third-party payroll provider. Responsibilities include payroll data preparation, tax and reporting compliance, final pay processing, audit requests, employee paycheck inquiries, Workday Payroll configuration, overpayment documentation, and collaboration with accounting, benefits, HR, and legal teams.

Owns end-to-end US and Canadian payroll operations, including biweekly processing, tax compliance, year-end W-2 and Canadian reporting, benefits and retirement deductions, reconciliations, journal entries, audits, and vendor coordination. The role serves as the payroll subject-matter expert, maintains controls and confidentiality, supports payroll and HRIS implementations, improves processes and integrations, and resolves employee and stakeholder inquiries.

Manage global payroll across company entities and Employer of Record platforms, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. Administer compensation, benefits, retirement plans, audits, statutory filings, vendor relationships, and payroll controls across multiple jurisdictions. Partner with HR, Finance, and Legal on notices, audits, and regulatory requirements while improving payroll processes and automation. Provide employee support, resolve discrepancies, maintain documentation, and communicate payroll matters across teams and time zones.

Processes, audits, and analyzes high-volume payroll for a complex unionized workforce. Validates earnings, deductions, time records, and payroll data; applies collective bargaining agreements and payroll regulations; resolves employee payroll inquiries and corrections; and supports payroll system testing, upgrades, and implementations. Partners with HR, Total Rewards, HRIS, and field operations to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing while contributing to process improvements and team knowledge transfer.

Supports accurate, timely bi-weekly multi-state payroll processing across company codes. Enters and reviews payroll inputs, deductions, adjustments, tax setups, off-cycle payments, and corrections. Responds to employee payroll inquiries, maintains confidential records, assists with year-end preparation, and partners with Benefits and HRIS to resolve issues. Provides payroll processing coverage while adhering to procedures, deadlines, employment laws, and confidentiality requirements.

Process bi-weekly, multi-jurisdiction payroll in Workday; manage tax compliance, garnishments, adjustments, off-cycle payments, reconciliations, reporting, and payroll data integrity. Serve as the primary contact for employee payroll questions, coordinate with People and Finance teams, establish tax jurisdictions, support audits, and train offshore payroll staff.

Owns end-to-end multi-state payroll for more than 3,500 employees using ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager. Responsibilities include payroll processing, wage and hour compliance, payroll tax administration, garnishments, PTO and sick leave tracking, audits, reconciliations, internal controls, process documentation, and payroll team supervision. Partners with Finance, HR, and field operations while supporting acquisitions, new locations, manager training, and company growth.

Administer accurate, timely full-cycle biweekly payroll across multiple U.S. states. Process employee changes, off-cycle payments, direct deposit issues, year-end W-2 activities, reconciliations, audits, reports, and payroll documentation. Support employees and managers, manage the shared payroll inbox, research discrepancies, maintain confidentiality, and assist with payroll projects, process improvements, and system initiatives.

Oversee US, Canadian, international, and EOR payroll operations; approve payroll runs, resolve complex tax and compliance issues, and lead the payroll team. Manage multi-state and multi-province filings, reconciliations, journal entries, equity withholding, benefits deductions, audits, provider implementations, and new-country setup. Partner with People Operations, Legal, Accounting, and Equity while improving payroll systems, controls, procedures, and automation.

Processes high-volume union and non-union payrolls for entertainment productions, including timecard review, regulatory and contract compliance, deductions, tax adjustments, quality checks, reporting, and file maintenance. Serves as the primary client contact, resolves payroll and tax inquiries, maintains client relationships, and meets processing deadlines. Requires strong communication, organization, analytical payroll processing, PC, and client-service skills, with overtime as needed.

Processes high-volume payroll for assigned entertainment productions, including timecard review, tax and union compliance, deductions, fees, adjustments, quality checks, and payroll reporting. Serves as the primary client contact, resolves payroll and tax inquiries, maintains accurate client files, and supports timely processing while managing multiple priorities and overtime needs.

Configure, test, and support global and US payroll systems for new and existing clients. Responsibilities include payroll implementation, system and workflow configuration, employee data loading, parallel payroll testing, payroll code and benefit setup, compliance reviews, client training, documentation, and backup payroll processing. The role collaborates across payroll, HR, benefits, and implementation teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll delivery.

Leads multi-country payroll operations across the U.S., UK, Canada, and other jurisdictions. Oversees payroll accuracy, compliance, reconciliations, vendor relationships, benefits-related payroll changes, audits, reporting, and employee support. Serves as the Workday Payroll subject-matter expert, optimizing configurations, integrations, controls, reporting, and automation. Manages and develops a global payroll team while establishing scalable processes, service standards, and operating procedures.

Manage US, Canada, UK, and global Employer of Record payroll operations; validate payroll data, process special payments, maintain compliance, audit tax records, reconcile payroll accounts, prepare journal entries, and support financial audits. Administer payroll and expense systems, maintain employee and benefits data, produce payroll reports, document controls, analyze payroll expenses, and respond to employee inquiries while collaborating with HR and Finance.

Oversee payroll tax operations, supervise specialists, ensure accurate federal and state tax filings, manage reconciliations and liabilities, interpret tax regulations, support audits, and improve accounting processes. The role also manages employer registrations, workers’ compensation reconciliations, budget projections, year-end reporting, quality reviews, and staff development while maintaining compliance and confidentiality.

Processes payroll and client billing for temporary employees, verifies timesheets and expenses, resolves discrepancies, maintains records, prepares reports, and supports onboarding and compliance administration. Serves as a liaison among clients, employees, recruiters, and account managers. Handles confidential information, updates personnel records, tracks compliance metrics, and trains or audits subordinate administrative staff.

Process accurate global payroll across the US and other countries, including multi-currency pay, equity, variable compensation, deductions, leave administration, tax filings, and audits. Improve payroll through AI-assisted anomaly checks, automation, regulatory tracking, documentation, and systems integration. Partner with Finance, People, providers, and employees to resolve issues, maintain payroll policies, troubleshoot data flows, and support headcount-cost planning.

Own end-to-end US payroll and multi-state tax operations for Rise and its client employers. Responsibilities include payroll processing, federal, state, and local filings, remittances, agency registrations, year-end reporting, tax notices, reconciliations, compliance controls, SOP development, client support, and collaboration with product and engineering teams to improve the payroll platform.

Processes and audits payroll for multiple pay groups, ensuring accurate and timely payments and compliance with applicable laws and policies. Handles employee payroll inquiries, on-demand and separation checks, retroactive compensation changes, garnishments, direct deposit returns, agency notices, payroll settlements, and funding validation. Maintains payroll records and may recommend process improvements and automation enhancements.