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Payroll Administrator / Accounting Specialist

STOKE Space - Kent, WA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-09-04

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STOKE Space is building Nova, a fully reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight to radically lower space launch costs and increase flight cadence. The company is mission-driven and collaborative, empowering team members to take ownership of their work. We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator / Accounting Specialist to manage bi-weekly, multi-state payroll while supporting transactional accounting activities across Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). Key Responsibilities: Payroll Administration: - Process bi-weekly, multi-state payroll through Rippling accurately and on time, including employee wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll transactions - Review and validate employee timecards and payroll changes in Rippling prior to each payroll run - Review payroll reports and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized - Respond to employee payroll questions and research and resolve payroll-related issues - Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations - Prepare and file payroll tax returns and reports - Coordinate with external payroll service providers as needed Accounting Support: - Support vendor maintenance and accounts payable functions - Review customer invoices and support accounts receivable activities - Assist with collection activities - Maintain strong payroll controls and financial data accuracy The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with detailed financial data, and able to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality. Experience with payroll systems like Rippling is preferred.

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