Payroll Specialist jobs in Bellingham, WA

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Posting Number: 2024-17

Department: Accounting

Posting Date: 11/22/2024

Posting Closes: When filled

Summary: Dakota Creek Industries is looking for a Payroll Specialist. The ideal candidate will possess: a positive attitude; team approach; superior written and verbal communications; strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize; ability to maintain confidential information; be detail-oriented; ability to work independently; and have advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite as well as experience with data entry and a strong understanding of payroll and payroll laws.

Duties:

· Maintain all aspects of processing payroll from employee profile set-up, employee changes, tax info., terminations, rate changes, filing of payroll paperwork, etc.

· Liaison to employees to ensure all payroll related issues and needs are

resolved in a timely, accurate manner

· Assists in HR related duties and functions as a support role for the HR Manager

· Full administration and review for accuracy of all payrolls related paperwork

including but not limited to W-4s, I-9s, enumeration, company-required

forms, etc.

· Responsible for garnishments, support order, liens processing.

· Coordination with HR on yearend benefits, open enrollment

· Process end of year payroll and distribution of W-2s

· Process Quarterly Taxes and Annual Taxes

· Produce manual checks and special payroll runs as needed

· Conduct ongoing audits to ensure data integrity of both benefits and

payroll information

· Coordination with accounting for all payroll related matters

· Thorough knowledge of associated payroll and labor laws

· Organize and prioritize tasks to meet strict payroll and other deadlines

· Maintain, in the strictest confidence, information received concerning

confidential matters

· All other related duties as assigned.

Requirements: Due to the secure nature of this project a pre-employed screening will be conducted upon an eligible candidate accepting our employment offer.

Minimum Qualifications:

· High school graduation or equivalent.

· Three years’ in-house payroll experience.

· Three years’ office experience provides clerical and/or administrative support to multiple staff members.

· Knowledge of basic HR functions to act as support role for HR Manager.

· Washington State Prevailing Wage knowledge preferred.

· Ability to multitask while following instructions/schedules/timelines for multiple priorities.

· Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

· Ability to work under pressure, multitask and maintain a positive attitude.

· Ability to work as part of a cohesive team or individually.

· Experience communicating effectively on multiple levels to management and co-workers.

· Possess strong communication, prioritization and organizational skills.

Our team-based approach empowers staff to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary group. The Payroll Specialist will be working closely with Human Resources Management and will provide support & assistance to all DCI employees.

Benefits: include medical, vision, dental, access to company clinic, vacation pay, sick pay, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and 401k 7% employer contribution. Dakota Creek Industries, Inc. is a drug free, smoke free workplace. Prospective employees must pass a physical as well as pre-employment screening.

Pay Range: DOE $30.65-$37.49/hour

To Apply: In order to apply, please complete an application which may be printed on our website www.dakotacreek.com, or obtained from our main office at 820 Fourth Street, Anacortes, WA. The completed application must be mailed or hand-delivered to Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form but may be included in the application. The position will close when filled.

EOE AA / M / F / Vet / Disability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.65 - $37.49 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person