Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Location:
Mukilteo, WA (On-Site)
Salary: $94,000 - $114,400 DOE

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Lead the payroll function and serve as the go-to expert for complex payroll operations and compliance matters.
  
  • Play a key role in a major ERP/payroll system transition and help shape future payroll processes.
  
  • Partner directly with finance leadership on payroll strategy, reporting, and process improvements.
  
  • Gain visibility across the organization through collaboration with key stakeholders and department leaders.
  
  • Opportunity to identify efficiencies, improve controls, and enhance payroll accuracy and compliance.
  
  • Work on meaningful projects beyond payroll processing, including reconciliations, audits, and system enhancements.
  
  • Join a stable organization where your expertise and leadership will have an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Manager:

• Oversee and manage full-cycle payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  
  • Review payroll records, timesheets, earnings, deductions, and tax reporting.
  
  • Manage payroll tax filings, payments, reconciliations, and payroll-related general ledger accounts.
  
  • Investigate and resolve complex payroll issues, discrepancies, and benefit reconciliations.
  
  • Prepare payroll-related journal entries, reporting, and support audit activities.
  
  • Lead payroll process improvements, documentation, and ERP/payroll system conversion efforts.

Qualifications for the Payroll Manager:

• 5+ years of progressive full-cycle payroll experience, including payroll leadership responsibilities.
  
  • Government, municipal, or public sector payroll experience strongly preferred.
  
  • Strong knowledge of payroll tax filings, reconciliations, compliance, and payroll accounting.
  
  • Experience with payroll systems, ERP conversions, and process improvement initiatives.
  
  • Experience with Eden software and/or Central Square Finance Enterprise is a plus.

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2026