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Payroll Manager

Cascade Living Group

Bothell, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
ADP, Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Coaching, Community Support, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Dental Insurance, Document Management, Documentation Standards, Employee Assistance Plan, Establish Priorities, Expense Allocation, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integration Testing, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Systems Administration/Management, Tax Regulations, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Bothell, WA
POSTED
Today
Cascade Living Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead our centralized payroll function supporting communities and home office operations across Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.

This position is responsible for overseeing multi-state payroll operations, payroll accounting, compliance, and payroll team leadership while ensuring exceptional service to employees and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a hands-on payroll professional with strong accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:

Payroll Operations & Compliance
  • Oversee and actively participate in end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
  • Review payroll audits, reconciliations, adjustments, and off-cycle payroll runs.
  • Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll issues.
  • Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, tax reconciliations, and audits.
  • Maintain payroll controls, documentation, and compliance standards.
Payroll Accounting
  • Prepare and review payroll-related journal entries.
  • Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Ensure accurate allocation of payroll expenses across departments and cost centers.
  • Partner with Finance to ensure payroll expenses are accurately reflected in financial statements.
Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop payroll team members.
  • Establish priorities and workflows to ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met.
  • Promote accountability, accuracy, and customer service excellence.
  • Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Systems & Process Improvement
  • Serve as the payroll system subject matter expert.
  • Support payroll system enhancements, upgrades, testing, and integrations.
  • Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, Tax, and Information Technology teams.
  • Ensure payroll data integrity, confidentiality, and audit readiness.
Qualifications:

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • 3-5 years of payroll leadership, supervisory, or lead experience.
  • Experience managing multi-state payroll operations.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and garnishments.
  • Experience preparing payroll-related accounting journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Experience with payroll systems such as Paylocity, ADP, UKG, Workday, Paychex, or similar platforms.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
  • Experience supporting multi-location organizations.
  • Shared services payroll experience.
$90,000 - $110,000/annually
*Depending on Experience

Job Type:
  • Full Time
Benefits & Perks:
  • Competitive salary of $90,000 - $110,000 annually
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee discount programs
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
Why Cascade Living Group?

At Cascade Living Group, our mission is to create a culture where associates are valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference every day. We are guided by our core values:
  • Trust & Respect
  • Kindness & Tolerance
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Accountability & Empowerment
  • Doing the Right Thing

If you are a payroll leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building efficient, compliant, and service-focused payroll operations, we encourage you to apply.

Cascade Living Group provides care for residents and their families coming from all over the region. We invite you to learn more about us and meet the team at:



Cascade Living Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All offers of employment are conditioned on passing a background check. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 360-979-0149 or recruiter@cascadeliving.com.

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