Job Title: Payroll Accountant
Duration: 6.5 Months Assignment
Location: Boise, ID 83716
Shift/Hour: 40 hours per week, M-F
Work Model: Onsite
 
Summary:

• Client is seeking a detail oriented and technically skilled Senior Payroll Analyst to support our U.S. payroll operations.
• In this role, you will be a key resource for employees, HR, and business partners by resolving payroll inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, and supporting system improvements.
• You will also participate in special projects, system testing, and initiatives that enhance payroll accuracy, compliance, and overall employee experience.

 
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Operations:

• Lead the bi-weekly payroll process and off cycle payroll cycles in a timely and compliant manner.
• Resolve complex issues related to taxes, deductions, timekeeping, and pay calculations.
• Support bonus payments, adjustments, and special payout processing.
• Assist and respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries with accuracy and professionalism.

 
Systems & Technical Expertise:

• Work efficiently within Workday and SAP payroll systems.
• Participate in system upgrades, configuration changes, regression testing, and pay rule validation.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.

 
Compliance & Controls:

• Maintain up to date knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Assist with garnishments, wage withholding, and other statutory requirements.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with internal SOX controls and regulatory guidelines.
• Research payroll compliance issues and provide guidance based on current regulations.

 
Reporting & Documentation:

• Conduct payroll analysis and prepare reports for internal stakeholders.
• Support quarterly and year end activities, including W 2s, 941 filings, and reconciliation tasks.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures, documentation, and knowledge base articles.

 
Cross Functional Collaboration:

• Serve as a payroll subject matter expert for HR, managers, and employees.
• Collaborate on timekeeping, data validation, and interface accuracy.
• Build effective relationships across HR, Finance, and other partner functions.
• Maintain working knowledge of related areas, including benefits and stock programs.

 
What We’re Looking For:
Core Competencies

• Organized: Manages multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Informed: Stays current with payroll laws, evolving regulations, and industry practices.
• Analytical: Skilled in analyzing payroll data, identifying trends, troubleshooting issues, and recommending improvements.
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable navigating payroll systems; hands-on experience with Workday or SAP preferred; Excel proficiency a plus.
• Communicator: Able to explain payroll concepts clearly to non-payroll audiences; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative: Works effectively across HR, Finance, and operational teams.
• Accountable: A proactive self-starter who takes ownership and consistently delivers accurate and timely results.

Must Have:

• Generates the company payroll, including labor distribution records, vacation and sick leave accrual, overtime, and withholding status.
• Meets all government reporting requirements for payroll taxes, withholding, and employer contributions.
• 5-7 years of experience.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 29.93/hr.