Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

KPFF has been an industry leader in civil and structural engineering for over 65 years. At KPFF, our purpose is to engineer opportunities. We focus on solving problems, delivering excellence, helping our communities, and enabling the growth and creativity of our people, clients, and profession. We realize sustainable success at KPFF by respecting and empowering personal potential.

Job Description

Join our team in Seattle as a Payroll Specialist at KPFF! Embrace independence and autonomy while thriving in a stable environment and collaborating with a supportive team. Your key focus will be on enhancing payroll processes along with executing a variety of compliance functions to drive KPFF's long-term success. We're seeking a meticulous and forward-thinking team member with a drive for growth and learning. If you excel in navigating complex payroll requirements and have a keen eye for detail, join us and make a significant contribution to the future of KPFF.

What You'll Be Doing

• Process semi-monthly payrolls for multiple business units in various states.
• Conduct ongoing payroll audits
• Reconcile medical and dental benefit premiums, 401(k) contributions, cash, and payroll earnings on a semi-monthly basis
• Ensure accurate reconciliations of tax filing and deposits
• Confirm year-to-date amounts are accurately reported on W-2's
• Verify accurate tax profile setup for visa employees
• Process weekly certified payrolls and submit reports to WA L&I, CA DIR, or other contractually required systems
• Build and calculate prevailing wage project payments
• Comply with WA / CA / OR / Federal prevailing wage requirements related to fringe benefit management and overtime calculations.

Compliance and Benefits :

Collaboration and Communication :

Qualifications

Who We're Looking For :

Additional Information

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

Culture :

Join KPFF for a career adventure that celebrates your expertise and fuels your development. Here, autonomy and innovation converge, empowering you to tackle complex challenges. Our culture fosters teamwork, ownership, and shared values, ensuring your accomplishments are celebrated and your career trajectory is in your hands. At KPFF, we're not just coworkers; we're a vibrant community fueled by collaborative creativity, offering you the stage to leave a lasting mark on pioneering projects.

Benefits :

We are passionate about supporting our employees through flexible and comprehensive Benefits. Our Benefits include :

Compensation :

The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected range for a qualified candidate with 5+ years of experience is $85,000 to $93,000. Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. During the interview process, we'll provide detailed information and address any questions you may have about the overall compensation package and benefits.

Work Authorization : This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa support now or in the future.