Staff Accountant Payroll

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Simons Administration Office, Seattle, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $76,586.00 To $85,176.00 Annually

$76,586 - $85,176

New hires may earn a salary ranging from the minimum to the midpoint of the pay scale, with education and experience taken into consideration.

Seattle (Belltown), WA (Hybrid)

• Calculate and process payroll in ADP.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee cost allocations.
• Assist employees and managers with timesheet and paycheck issues.

• Maintain payroll distributions and reconcile year-end payroll.
• Support reconciliation of payroll taxes and benefit invoices.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.

• Provide responsive support to employee payroll inquiries.
• Maintain and update leave balances.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and care.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal payroll regulations.
• Prepare audit and funder reports; support multi-state payroll operations.

• Recommend improvements to payroll systems and procedures.

• Assist with financial statements, grant accounting, and donation processing as needed.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of voices.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of discretion with confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and accounting software.
• Experience with ADP, Abila MIP, or similar systems is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in accounting, payroll calculation and financial analysis.
• Experience with public funding and nonprofit accounting is preferred.
• Experience with ADP is preferred.
• Experience with Abila MIP Fund Accounting software is preferred.
• Knowledge of low‑income housing development and operations is preferred.
• Experience with budgets and financial analysis is preferred.
• Experience accounting for multiple entities and funds is preferred.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 403(b) options. Additionally, employees have access to supplementary benefits such as the Employee Assistance Program, a subsidized ORCA pass, and more. This is a full‑time position with benefits.

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