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Payroll Specilsit

Company: Creative Financial Staffing
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

Payroll Specialist - Opportunity to Join a Legacy Manufacturer Driving Innovation Location: Tacoma / On-site Salary Range: $58,240 - $66,560 DOE Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional ready to contribute to a thriving and respected organization? Our client, a longstanding U.S. manufacturer recognized for its cutting-edge solutions in industrial automation and engineering, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their accounting team. With over a century of experience serving global customers and multiple awards for excellence in manufacturing and innovation, our client continues to lead the way in delivering customized systems with precision and quality. As a Payroll Specialist , you'll ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing and provide critical support across payroll, benefits, and reporting functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who values stability, teamwork, and making a real impact. Overview of the Payroll Specialist role: Process biweekly payroll by collecting, reviewing, and entering daily/weekly timesheet data. Prepare and distribute paychecks; generate reports on earnings, deductions, and taxes. Maintain and update records for wage changes, benefits, garnishments, and 401(k) deductions. Ensure accurate and timely tax payments and benefit premium remittance. Respond to employee inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues professionally. Support retirement contribution processing and participate in annual audits. Assist with special projects and general accounting support as needed. Preferred Qualification for the Payroll Specialist: Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred . 2 years of full-cycle, in-house payroll processing experience. Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills. Solid understanding of payroll compliance, taxes, and wage garnishments. High attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to handle confidential data. Why Join Our Client? Our client has earned numerous industry awards for excellence in engineering, manufacturing innovation, and community service. With more than 100 years in business, they offer a stable, supportive culture where team members are valued and empowered to grow. Timing is everything. Whether you're actively seeking a new role or passively open to opportunities, we'd love to connect. We specialize in the placement of accounting and finance professionals, many of which are not publicly posted. Contact me to learn more about this Payroll Specialist opportunity or other roles we're currently recruiting for. ZRCFS INJUN2025

Keywords: Creative Financial Staffing, Seattle , Payroll Specilsit, Accounting, Auditing , Tacoma, Washington


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