Job Description

Role: Payroll Specialist

Location: Seattle, WA

Pay Rate: $80k-$90k

This is a hybrid role located in Seattle, WA

Our Seattle-based client is looking for a Payroll Specialist. Candidate must have experience with prevailing wage, multi-state payroll, and payroll audits. The Payroll Specialist role consists of processing semi-monthly payroll, conducting payroll audits, and calculating prevailing wage.

Responsibilities:

• Process semi-monthly payrolls for multiple business units in various states.  
• Conduct ongoing payroll audits  
• Reconcile medical and dental benefit premiums, 401(k) contributions, cash, and payroll earnings on a semi-monthly basis 
• Ensure accurate reconciliations of tax filing and deposits 
• Confirm year-to-date amounts are accurately reported on W-2’s 
• Verify accurate tax profile setup for visa employees 
• Process weekly certified payrolls and submit reports to WA L&I, CA DIR, or other contractually required systems 
• Build and calculate prevailing wage project payments 
• Comply with WA/CA/OR/Federal prevailing wage requirements related to fringe benefit management and overtime calculations. 
• Update 401(k) contribution changes and collaborate with the Benefits team on employee eligibility 
• Onboard new employees and maintain employee files in HRIS and accounting software 
• Perform payroll verifications and certifications 
• Stay updated on federal and state payroll laws  
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Prevailing Wage 
• Address agency notices in conjunction with the payroll services provider 
• Set up garnishments and 401(k) loans 
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all payroll processes 
• Participate in ongoing professional development  

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.  

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