We’re looking for a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Tualatin, Oregon. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the time and attendance system and will work as a team preparing and processing a multi-state biweekly payroll in conformance with company policies and Federal and State regulations.

This position is on-site (not remote/not hybrid) and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.

• Process data entry for multi-state payroll for approximately 400 employees under strict deadlines while ensuring all entries and system outputs are in compliance with all state and federal laws
• Process state and local agency registrations
• Coordinate with Paylocity on state filings
• Review payroll and timesheet inputs from various internal sources, to ensure accurate payroll processing for multiple payrolls
• Work with HR team to aggregate employee data relating to new hires, terminations & bonus payments during each pay period in order to accurately process payroll for that period
• Assist employees with online changes to taxes and direct deposit in Paylocity
• Reconcile 401(k) contributions and funds to employee’s accounts
• Audit current processes to reduce the number of payroll related errors
• Provide Semi-Monthly reporting to management teams ad-hoc reporting requests
• Audit employee time records companywide, working with remote locations to resolve issues
• Reconcile benefit invoices to benefit deductions to ensure accuracy

Education/Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Associate or bachelor's degree in business or related field a plus
• 3+ years of multistate payroll processing and time keeping systems
• Payroll processing using Paylocity
• Strong communication skills with the ability to speak to individuals at all levels within the organization
• Ability to multitask
• Must be able to communicate with employees regarding multiple payroll issues
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to use Excel to create v/x lookups, pivot tables, advanced formulas and functions

Compensation/Benefits:

• $28 to $33 per hour DOE
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

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Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.