Payroll Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Mount Vernon, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining compliance, and resolving payroll issues in a high-volume environment. The role calls for strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll tax reporting, and the ability to work effectively with payroll records, audits, and employee inquiries.Responsibilities:• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 3,000 employees while ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.• Prepare and review payroll documents such as wage statements, tax filings, and related records to support compliant payroll operations.• Administer employee garnishments, deductions, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with applicable requirements.• Reconcile payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and correct errors to maintain accurate employee compensation records.• Support payroll audits by gathering documentation, validating transactions, and responding to internal or external review requests.• Complete and review quarterly payroll tax reporting, including Form 941, to help ensure regulatory compliance.• Generate and distribute year-end payroll records, including W-2 forms, with careful attention to accuracy and timing.• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze payroll data, prepare reports, and track payroll-related trends or exceptions.