Accountant I - Payroll

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow their community with talented individuals, and they are seeking an Accountant I - Payroll to join their Office of Controller team. The role involves performing accounting and analysis functions, ensuring compliance with financial records, and supporting payroll processes. Responsibilities Performs daily audit reviews, reconciliations and verifications of employment Reviews payroll input and resolve conflicts and errors prior to running payroll Processes payroll TBD (Bi-weekly, Monthly, Retiree), and weekly off-cycle payroll Administers gift card reporting and manages payroll mailbox Generates and files payroll cycle tax transfers to IRS Develops and maintains subject matter knowledge in one or more area of PSE’s Payroll programs which includes taxation, union payroll, and executive compensation Ensures compliance with PSE policies and governmental regulations, including Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) guidelines Participates in preparing reports and/or coordinates activities to support legal and regulatory compliance activities Analyzes PR program plan improvements and potential legal issues Maintains knowledge of process improvement techniques Proposes approaches to satisfy reporting and compliance requirements Supports vendor operational integration into PSE processes Develops and maintains knowledge of processes with vendors, including documenting processes Works with vendors on continuous process improvements Acts as liaison with vendors to ensure they have documentation and other materials and reports needed to implement and/or administer PSE programs Develops and maintains knowledge of PSE HR SAP system, including how to research employee information and GL program expense and how to run standardized reports Analyzes and evaluates various reports to ensure compliance, program effectiveness and monitors financial obligations Coordinates with other areas of the business and/or vendors to support reconciliation to the general ledger and/or ensure accurate record Complies with internal controls and actively update and test SOX 404 procedures Skills Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and/or experience Good understanding of GAAP Good verbal and written skills Strong PC skills (including Excel, Word, Access) Experience with SAP Certified Public Accountant or candidate Certified Management Accountant or candidate Advanced Degree Benefits Medical Dental Vision Basic life Short- and long-term disability insurance Supplemental life insurance Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare Employee assistance program (EAP) 401(k) investment option Cash balance retirement plan Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Company Overview Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is Washington state’s oldest local energy company. It was founded in 1873, and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Puget Sound Energy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 9 in 2025, 16 in 2024, 14 in 2023, 14 in 2022, 12 in 2021, 17 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.