Payroll Accounting Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Accounting Specialist The Payroll Accounting Specialist plays a key role in supporting the organization's payroll and accounting operations. This position is responsible for owning the payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with company policies and payroll regulations. In addition to payroll responsibilities, this role will participate in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end accounting activities as part of a collaborative accounting team. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll experience and is interested in expanding their accounting knowledge through exposure to AP, AR, and general ledger functions. Responsibilities Own and process biweekly payroll for approximately 100 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.

- Maintain employee payroll records, earnings and deductions, direct deposits, garnishments, and payroll-related documentation.
- Research, resolve, and respond to payroll-related questions and discrepancies.
- Assist with payroll reporting, payroll reconciliations, tax-related documentation, and audit requests.
- Cross-train and support benefits administration, employee onboarding, and leave of absence processes.
- Process accounts payable invoices, verify supporting documentation, and code expenses to appropriate general ledger accounts.
- Assist with vendor maintenance, payment processing, and AP reconciliations.
- Process customer invoices, post payments, and support accounts receivable activities.
- Assist with customer and vendor inquiries related to billing and payment matters.
- Manage corporate credit card transactions, coding, payments, and reconciliations.
- Support month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other accounting schedules.
- Maintain accurate and confidential payroll and accounting records.
- Collaborate with team members to improve payroll and accounting processes and support overall departmental efficiency.

Essential Skills

- 3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience required.
- Demonstrated experience independently processing payroll and managing payroll-related employee inquiries.
- Strong understanding of payroll regulations, payroll reporting, and payroll reconciliations.
- Working knowledge of general accounting principles.
- Exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, or other accounting functions is helpful, but payroll experience is the primary requirement.
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage recurring deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and financial information.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Work Environment This is a full-time, on-site role based in a manufacturing facility, with a consistent MondayFriday daytime schedule from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overtime is not typically allowed, providing a stable and predictable workweek. The environment is production-oriented and can be direct and fast-paced, requiring resilience and comfort working in a manufacturing setting. Standard office and accounting tools are used, including Excel and accounting software such as CenterPoint. Employer-sponsored benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) with matching, and paid time off, with a substantial portion of benefits costs covered by the employer. The culture supports growth and offers a pathway to assume broader accounting responsibilities as leadership transitions.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Auburn, WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Auburn,WA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.