Payroll Specialist

EC Electric· Payroll/Accounting/Credit
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📍 Portland, Oregon, United StatesFull time💰 USD 60K–65K

About this role

Summary: The Payroll Specialist position will ensure accurate processing and recording of the company’s payroll for all of our Bargaining employees. In addition, this position will act as a customer service agent to internal employees, approaching both management and non-management positions with the highest level of communication to assist with payroll inquiries and document requests.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

1. Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.

2. Collaborating closely with payroll specialist team to ensure timely updates

3. Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.

4. Understand proper taxation of employer paid benefits.

5. Process correct garnishment calculations and compliance.

6. Execute time and attendance processing and interface with KeyStyle software.

7. Perform compliances for unclaimed property payroll checks.

8. Develop ad hoc financial and operational reporting as needed.

9. Process manual check and/or request for stop payment.

10. Load import files received from other departments as it pertains to payroll (All Companies).

11. Research and respond to appropriate persons regarding items in need of correcting.

12. Weekly running, review and disbursement of Certified Payroll.

13. Monthly processing of MER reports and Market Recovery reporting.

14. Monthly processing of OCIP reporting.

15. Weekly processing of Intents and Affidavits for L&I.

16. Weekly processing of employment claims.

17. Weekly processing of New Hire packets.

  • Ability to work successfully in a deadline-driven environment with frequent interruptions
  • Viewpoint or similar payroll software experience, preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must have a high attention to detail
  • Must be very organized
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Proficiency in Word and Excel
  • Union payroll experience highly preferred
  • Construction payroll/office experience highly preferred
  • Certified payroll experience highly preferred

Salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000 annually. 

Opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus.

401k with a 40% employer match (up to federal limit.)

Please find more information on our compensation package here.

https://ecpowerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/EC-Benefit-Summary-Applicants.pdf

In addition to significant career growth opportunities, full-time employees enjoy a competitive pay rate, paid holidays and PTO; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401k plan and Employee Assistance Program.

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EC Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and supports a drug free workplace program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or characteristics, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications in accordance with federal law.

“Know Your Rights” labor poster click the link below for additional provision under this federal mandate.

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

EC Electric participates in E-Verification. Click the below links for more information.

E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish

E-Verify Right to Work

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. If you require any accommodations, please reach out to Human Resources at hr@ecpowerslive.com.

Learn more about our company, visit our website at: www.ecpowerslife.com. CCB# 49737

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Payroll Specialist role at EC Electric?
The listed salary for this Payroll Specialist position at EC Electric is USD 60K–65K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Payroll Specialist position at EC Electric located?
This Payroll Specialist role at EC Electric is based in Portland, Oregon, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Payroll Specialist role at EC Electric full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Payroll Specialist role in the Payroll/Accounting/Credit department at EC Electric.
Which team or department does the Payroll Specialist at EC Electric belong to?
This Payroll Specialist position is part of the Payroll/Accounting/Credit department at EC Electric. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Payroll Specialist position at EC Electric?
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When was the Payroll Specialist job at EC Electric posted?
This Payroll Specialist position at EC Electric was posted on Jul 10, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Payroll Specialist
EC Electric · 💰 USD 60K–65K
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