What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at KPFF Consulting Engineers?
Job Title
Payroll Specialist
Added
2022-01-28
Reporting Center
G&A
City
Seattle, WA
Company
KPFF Consulting Engineers
Job Description
KPFF has been an industry leader in civil and structural engineering for over 60 years, working with architects, developers, and contractors to realize our clients’ vision for a successful project. We are always looking for talented, dedicated teammates who share our core values: Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion. Lifelong learning is emphasized at KPFF – it begins the day you walk in the door and continues as a career-long effort to help us all advance and grow together. We realize sustainable success by respecting and empowering personal potential. Sound like a place for you?
We have an opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to join our corporate accounting team in Seattle. The Payroll Specialist maintains personal support for employees and managers within KPFF offices throughout the U.S. This means taking time to understand questions, providing clarity on KPFF processes, and seeking out new ways to add value.
As part of the Payroll team you will:
- Process bimonthly payrolls for multiple business units in various states
- Process multi-state payroll taxes and produce reports for the general ledger
- Create reports for monthly income statements, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Coordinate 401(k) contribution changes with plan administrator
- Onboard new employees and maintain employee files in HRIS and accounting software
- Perform payroll verifications and certifications as needed
- Review quarterly and annual tax filings for accuracy
- Work with employees and managers to resolve questions
- Collaborate with the Benefits team for accurate and timely changes impacting payroll
- Keep current on federal and state laws, and work with the team to address changes
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of experience processing multi-state payroll preferably in an HRIS system
- Bachelor’s degree or CPP preferred
- Experience with payroll and accounting software
- Advanced data analysis skills, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of general accounting principles
Additional Skills & Abilities:
- Effective and clear communicator
- Self-Motivated and Collaborative
- Work effectively with employees and managers across all disciplines
- Strong Data analysis skills – look beyond calculations to interpret and communicate information
- Flexible and adaptable to changing business environment
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information
KPFF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Min. Experience
3
Min. Education
Bachelor's Degree
Specialty
Job Type
Permanent
