Payroll

Disbursement Specialist - Payroll / AP/AR (Hybrid)

Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Payroll / AP/AR Specialist for their Portland, Oregon location. In this role you will provide professional services in the payment arena. The primary focus of this position is to help facilitate the quick and accurate processing of payroll for Federal employees using an automated payroll system. support payroll processing deadlines. This position will be working on processing and reporting payments for federal employee benefits and taxes.

This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits.

Pay Rate: $23.00/hr. - $24.75/hr.

Location: Portland, OR. (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities for Payroll / AP/AR Specialist:
Provide processing and input of required payroll data such as W-4 information, garnishments, fitness reimbursements, and union dues to enable timely and valid processing of payments.
Apply knowledge and experience processing benefits, individual retirement records forms, and thrift savings plan corrections.
Utilize an automated payroll system to process time for both salaried and hourly employees under union contracts.
Respond to internal and external customer questions and inquiries, providing details / status of a specific invoice(s), general invoice processing assistance, notice of missing requirements needed for payment processing, reasons for delay or rejection in payment/processing.
Troubleshoot research and provide resolution recommendations for invoice processing issues / problems (both systems and user caused).
Monitor Payroll hotline and group email, as directed; respond to inquiries and questions of established policy / procedure or of a routine nature including but not limited to status updates or general call-backs.
Assist with the execution and implementation of management-approved updates to the automated payroll system and financial system.
Assist in the preparation of W-2's.
Create and maintain files and filing system(s) in accordance with compliance requirements.
File and disperse documents/letters as appropriate.

Requirements/Qualification for Payroll / AP/AR Specialist:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Management or Business Administration, with 2 years of experience. - PREFERRED.
Without an applicable degree, 6 years of experience is required: AP, AR, Payroll .
2+ yrs. Experience with automated enterprise financial system (i.e. SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, etc.).
2+ yrs. Experience with filing employer tax returns: federal and state agencies.
2+ yrs. Experience processing benefits, individual retirement records forms, and thrift savings plan corrections.
Understanding of Federal Benefits and tax filing for employers

We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:

Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status .

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $23.00 - $24.75 per hour

Experience:
AP, AR, Payroll: 2 years (Required)
automated financial system (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft): 2 years (Required)
benefits, retirement records, tax return: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person