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Payroll Assistant

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC.
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Title: Payroll Assistant
Duration: 2.5 Months
Location: Portland, OR – Onsite/ Remote

Team & Environment
  • Join a small payroll team supporting 3,000 employees.
  • Report to the Payroll Supervisor and work closely with a Payroll Analyst.
  • Systems used: ADP COS (EV6), Workday, and Workforce Software (MyTime).
Key Responsibilities
  • Process payroll transactions including regular payroll, terminations, retro pay, bonuses, severance, and one-time payments.
  • Maintain and update employee payroll records.
  • Archive payroll documentation for audits and compliance.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries via email and phone.
  • Run reports, identify discrepancies, and support payroll audits.
  • Assist with system updates, testing, and timekeeping support.
What You'll Do Daily
  • Enter and review payroll data.
  • Perform payroll calculations and validations.
  • Support payroll processing activities and audits.
  • Collaborate with the supervisor and analyst through daily check-ins and peer reviews.
Top Priorities
  • Learn payroll processes and systems quickly.
  • Accurately process payroll and employee data.
  • Develop proficiency in company payroll procedures and compliance requirements.
Challenges
  • Managing a complex payroll environment with extensive manual reviews.
  • Ensuring compliance with multiple union agreements.
  • Maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 2 years of payroll or related experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to learn quickly and work independently in ambiguous situations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with ADP payroll systems (especially ADP COS/EV6).
  • Experience with union payrolls.
  • Experience processing multi-state payroll.
  • CPP certification is a plus but not required.
Knowledge & Skills
  • Basic understanding of payroll practices, wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and payroll systems.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Email your resume tousjobs@mavensoft.com
To learn more about Mavensoft visit us online at http://www.mavensoft.com/

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