Perkins Coie LLP Looking for Payroll Specialist at Portland, OR  Full Time

At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals, dedicated to providing value and superior service and who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work with one of the and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Payroll Specialist provides a wide variety of payroll-related activities. This position requires a working knowledge of payroll processing, including state and local taxes. The individual filling this position must have excellent attention to detail, solid communication, customer service, and organizational skills. The applicant must have the proven ability to deal with confidential information and behave with the highest level of integrity at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.

• Working almost exclusively in Workday and ADP verifying and ensuring the data is accurate.
• Review and audit new hire and departure notifications from Workday to ensure the 100% accuracy of data entered into the payroll system.
• Any data correction required after completion of the audit is communicated to Human Resources immediately.
• Update employee payroll records by entering changes to tax status and employee direct deposit information.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll.
• Calculate pay for contract personnel, and process off-cycle checks, including retroactive pay increases, final paychecks, and corrections.
• Process involuntary deductions such as wage levies or garnishments. Calculate and deduct from employee’s wages in accordance with the Order.
• Prepare and file quarterly reports for the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
• Respond to requests for verification of employment.
• Semi-monthly, run reports for employee charitable contributions.
• Prepare check requests for payment to the charities in accordance with Firm policy.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Support the implementation of payroll-related initiatives and projects.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Be aware of, comply with, and enforce all Firm policies.
• Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the position, consistent with the Firm’s attendance expectations.
• May require extended hours during payroll processing days.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

• Heavy experience working with payroll applications Workday & ADP software (Vantage).
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state wage and tax laws, and compliance regulations surrounding payroll.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to function and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and solve problems.
• Information must be treated with utmost confidentiality.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service professionally and tactfully.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED

• Strong mathematical skills.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally within the department.
• Able to effectively function both independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong analytical ability.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires a high school diploma, or equivalent, and 4 to 6 years of payroll experience.
• Associate degree preferred.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found.

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