Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Sum Bridge is hiring a Payroll Administrator to join our consulting team supporting our client for a long-term project. This Payroll Administrator is responsible for supporting the accurate and compliant processing of bi-weekly, multi-site payroll, managing payroll-related accounting activities, and ensuring regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of payroll systems (preferably ADP), and a collaborative mindset to work cross-functionally with HR, Operations, and Finance.

The Payroll Administrator role will last at a minimum through the end of Q1 2026. The role does offer competitive compensation and benefits including healthcare and PTO. This is a hybrid role and the offices are based in South King County.

Payroll Processing & Compliance

• Support the bi-weekly processing of multi-state payroll, including garnishments, benefits, and tax with holdings.
• Ensure payroll compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including minimum wage, wage and hour laws, and sick leave policies.
• Review payroll inputs such as new hires, terminations, promotions, and transfers for accuracy.
• Maintain payroll systems to reflect changes in wages, benefits, and time-off balances.
• Perform audits on payroll processes, W-2s, and year-to-date earnings.

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate, analyze, and distribute payroll and labor-related reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Create and present reports to identify and resolve process inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with departments to reconcile payroll-related data and ensure accuracy in financial records.

Accounting & Reconciliation

• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and support the month-end close process.
• Reconcile payroll accounts, review financial transactions, and make adjustments as needed.
• Analyze financial statements for accuracy and investigate variances.
• Produce scheduled and ad hoc financial reports for management review.
• Assist with general accounting support and research of financial transactions.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support the implementation of new payroll and people services software solutions.
• Provide guidance and support to supervisors regarding payroll best practices and system use.
• Continuously seek opportunities to streamline and improve payroll and accounting processes.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll and accounting experience; multi-state payroll experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with payroll systems (ADP experience highly desirable).
• Solid understanding of payroll regulations and accounting principles.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools.