Payroll/Staff Accountant

Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Payroll/Staff Accountant Location: Seattle - Salary Range: $58,240 - $68,640 DOE Are you passionate about making a difference in the nonprofit sector while utilizing your expertise in payroll and accounting? Our client, a well-respected organization in Seattle, is seeking a Payroll/Staff Accountant to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization while advancing your career in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: As a Payroll/Staff Accountant, you will play a vital role in managing both union and non-union payroll processing, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. This position also involves assisting with HR and benefits administration, making journal entries (JE), managing the general ledger (GL), and performing account reconciliations. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will be essential as you support the organization's financial operations. Overview of the Payroll/Staff Accountant role: Manage full-cycle payroll for both union and non-union employees. Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, in compliance with both union and non-union requirements. Assist the HR department in benefits administration, ensuring employee satisfaction and regulatory compliance. Prepare journal entries, manage the general ledger, and perform account reconciliations. Preferred Qualifications for the Payroll/Staff Accountant: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Prior experience with payroll processing is required. Experience working within a nonprofit organization is a plus. Familiarity with Paycom and MIP software is highly desirable. Why Join Our Client's Team? Our client is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a positive impact in the community. Their commitment to innovation and excellence has earned them recognition and several awards, including accolades for their outstanding community service. Working with our client means becoming part of a passionate team that values collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. As a Payroll/Staff Accountant, you'll have the chance to contribute to meaningful work while developing professionally in a supportive and hybrid working environment. Payroll/Staff Accountant roles like this don't come along often-especially with such an established and award-winning organization. If you are ready to take on a new challenge and help support both payroll and accounting functions in a nonprofit setting, this could be the ideal opportunity for you! Timing is everything. Whether you're actively looking or simply exploring new possibilities, we invite you to connect with us. We specialize in placing accounting and finance professionals in rewarding roles, many of which aren't advertised publicly. Contact me for more information about this position or to discuss other opportunities that might be a great fit for you.

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