Payroll Accountant (Hybrid – Kent, WA)

Location: Kent (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
Pay Rate: $32–$40/hour (DOE)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join a growing team in Kent, WA. This role combines payroll processing with accounting responsibilities, ensuring accurate payroll execution while supporting general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has strong technical payroll knowledge, a solid accounting foundation, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states

• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries to the general ledger

• Reconcile payroll accounts, including wages, taxes, and benefits

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

• Manage payroll tax filings, accruals, and reporting requirements

• Support month-end and year-end close processes related to payroll

• Assist with audits by providing payroll and accounting documentation

• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity across systems

• Partner with HR and Finance teams on employee changes, reporting, and process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 3+ years of payroll and/or accounting experience

• Strong understanding of payroll accounting and GAAP principles

• Experience with multi-state payroll processing

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs preferred)

• Experience with payroll and accounting systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, NetSuite, SAP, or similar)

• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

• Excellent organizational and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation a plus

• Experience in multi-entity or high-volume payroll environments

• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements

• Experience with ERP systems and payroll integrations

Benefits:

LHH Recruitment Solutions benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

If you are interested in this or other job opportunities available through LHH Recruitment Solutions, please submit your resume today at www.LHH.com!

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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