Payroll Accountant - AP & Payroll

Payroll Accountant
About the Role

This position serves as a core accounting and finance lead responsible for managing full-cycle payroll and accounts payable processing for an established organization in Vancouver, Washington. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, the Payroll Accountant acts as a key operational liaison between Finance and department managers, ensuring accurate general ledger reconciliations, GAAP-compliant month-end close procedures, and clear communication of financial results.

Operating as the primary lead for payroll operations and secondary support for accounts payable, this full-time exempt role balances daily financial transactions with process optimization, ERP data integrity, and vendor management.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Payroll Administration: Manage employee payroll disbursements via direct deposit and checks; approve federal, state, and local payroll tax calculations; reconcile payroll accounts; and maintain confidential employee records.
• Accounts Payable Processing: Review, code, and process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and receipts; reconcile open POs and vendor statements; track inventory costs; and resolve pricing or receiving discrepancies within 1 business day.
• General Ledger & Month-End Close: Reconcile balance sheet accounts (including accruals and prepaids), execute month-end close activities, and verify GAAP compliance across ledger postings.
• Financial Analysis & Liaison: Communicate reconciliation results and financial metrics to operational leaders; prepare custom management reports, variance analyses, and financial presentations.
• Process Improvement: Identify system or coding issues and contribute to ongoing ERP optimization, automation initiatives, and workflow enhancements.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Progressive accounting experience covering payroll processing and accounts payable operations.
• Hands-on proficiency with payroll processing software (ADP preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record of maintaining confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational, problem-solving, and deadline management capabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary Range: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year (Exempt)
• Work Location: Camas, WA Office
• Employment Type: Full-time,
• Healthcare & Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off: Vacation leave and accrued paid time off (PTO)

Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities.

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2026