Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant Full Time Kent, WA, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1726 Salary Range: $31.00 To $35.00 Hourly Kelley Create is a dynamic and innovative business technology company dedicated to helping our partners grow their businesses while supporting the wild success of our co-workers and ourselves. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and are committed to driving growth and success in our industry. Summary Kelley Create is seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Payroll Accountant to manage full-cycle payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. This role supports a dynamic compensation environment that includes hourly, salaried, commission, and draw-based pay structures. Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing Process biweekly full-cycle payroll for multi-state employees, including hourly, salaried, commission, and draw-based compensation structures Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including multi-state tax requirements Maintain and reconcile payroll records, ensuring accuracy across earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings Reconcile and audit benefit deductions, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA contributions Partner with Finance and HR to support payroll-related reporting and general ledger alignment Prepare, review, and submit state and local payroll tax filings Support internal and external audits, including 401(k), financial audits, and compliance reviews Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner Maintain strict confidentiality of employee payroll and financial data Collaborate within a small payroll team to ensure deadlines and service levels are consistently met Recruitment and Onboarding Support Assist in the recruitment process by posting job openings, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates. Help prepare offer letters and employment agreements. Coordinate the onboarding process, including preparing new hire paperwork, and organizing new hire orientations. Coordinate pre-employment activities such as background checks, reference checks, and new hire paperwork. Employee Records and Documentation Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HR system (HRIS). Ensure compliance with all legal documentation requirements, including I-9s, W-4s, and other employment forms. Compliance and Reporting Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and company policies. Prepare reports related to HR functions such as headcount, turnover rates, and employee demographics. Qualifications Minimum 2+ years of payroll accounting experience, preferably in a multi-state environment Strong working knowledge of payroll tax compliance (federal, state, and local) Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systemsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data reconciliation) High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism Preferred Skills Associate degree in Accounting or related field Experience supporting audits (financial, payroll, or 401(k)) Familiarity with commission and draw compensation structures #J-18808-Ljbffr Kelley Create