Payroll Manager; Accounting Manager

Job Summary

The King County Housing Authority is seeking a Payroll Manager (Accounting Manager) to perform complex administrative and supervisory work, with primary responsibility for overseeing and managing payroll operations. This position ensures the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse workforce, including wages, deductions, and benefits, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Payroll Manager oversees payroll administration, supports accounting coordination, and ensures compliance with public sector requirements, HUD regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.

This role is responsible for maintaining payroll systems, implementing internal controls, and supporting financial reporting, audits, and labor cost analysis. Working in close partnership with Finance, People & Culture, and program staff, the Payroll Manager supervises payroll personnel, resolves complex payroll issues, and ensures payroll processes are carried out with accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality.

This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by July 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for all Authority employees.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of wages, overtime, retro pay, and adjustments.
• Review and approve payroll transactions, registers, and reports.
• Maintain payroll systems and ensure proper setup for employee data, pay codes, and deductions.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, over payments, or employee inquiries.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including FLSA, IRS regulations, and garnishment.
• Administer payroll-related reporting, including W-2s, W-3, and quarterly reports including Form 941.
• Maintain adherence to HUD regulations, public-sector requirements, and internal policies.
• Support payroll functions tied to grant-funded programs and cost allocations.
• Ensure proper tracking of labor costs across housing programs (e.g., public housing, Section
  8).
• Assist with compliance related to funding sources and reporting requirements.

• Coordinate payroll activities with Finance to ensure accurate general ledger postings and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review payroll reconciliations, accruals, and audit schedules.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard payroll accuracy and prevent errors or fraud.
• Assist with annual audits and respond to auditor inquiries.

• Oversee payroll-related deductions including health benefits, retirement (e.g., PERS), deferred compensation, and union dues.
• Ensure proper calculation and remittance of employer and employee contributions.
• Coordinate with HR on employee status changes and benefits enrollment.

• Administer payroll guidelines of collective bargaining agreements and non-represented compensation programs.
• Process COLAs and other pay adjustments for union and non-represented employees; calculate and process retroactive pay adjustments and benefits deductions and payments.
• Implement payroll system updates related to negotiated wage, benefit, and deduction changes.

• Generate and analyze payroll reports for management, budgeting, and compliance purposes.
• Support labor cost analysis and workforce planning.
• Prepare reports for leadership, board presentations, HUD submissions, and other stakeholders.

• Maintain and optimize payroll systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and automation in payroll processes.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and implementations.

• Supervise payroll staff, including assigning work, training, and performance management.
• Develop, document, and enforce standard operating procedures for payroll processes and internal controls.
• Provide guidance and support on complex payroll issues.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, or closely…