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