Senior Accounting Specialist - Payroll

Are you looking for a payroll opportunity at an innovative, vertically integrated, 100 percent employee-owned company that is growing? Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative, and detail-oriented individual to join our world-class Payroll team. The preferred candidate will have experience with payroll processing and compliance.  If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a rapidly growing, dynamic, fast paced, multinational corporation with our corporate payroll team, then this position may be for you!

As a Senior Accounting Specialist - Payroll, a typical day might include the following: 

Under moderate supervision: 

• Performing a variety of payroll processing activities, including balancing earnings and deductions totals, reviewing system reports and registers, and preparing and filing tax reports/returns.

• Preparing and analyzing reports, metrics, and reconciliations for various stakeholders. This may include account reconciliations, management reports, and projections.

• Providing courteous, timely and accurate customer support to internal and external customers. 

• Researching and analyzing new payroll and tax regulations.

• Working and collaborating with various stakeholders on projects including system testing and data sharing.

This job might be for you if: 

• You have 5+ years experience with payroll processing.

• You have intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and payroll processing software. 

• You are detail oriented and have the ability to maintain organized and accurate records. 

• You have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills. 

• You have the ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) designation.

• Associates degree in Accounting or related field.

• Experience with Power BI and/or Power Query.

• Experience with prevailing wages.

• Experience in a multistate, multinational, and/or manufacturing company.

Location

Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy a​ccess to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

Senior Accounting Specialist $20.77 - $31.15 per hour. Lead Accounting Specialist, $22.84 - $34.28 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.