Payroll Specialist
Glacier Fish • Seattle, Washington • Full Time • $72,500–$80,000 / year
Posted on Thu, Nov 12, 2026
We are one of the largest producers of frozen at sea cod and pollock, and distributes seafood throughout the world. We manage two trawl catcher-processor vessels that operate in the Bering Sea and off the coast of Washington and Oregon. Come join us with one of the many exciting job opportunities available!
The position reports to the Controller and is responsible for vessel crew payroll operating with minimal supervisor. The position owns payroll and related functions and works in coordination with HR and operations to ensure timely and accurate vessel crew payrolls and communication with crew. All aspects of this position require consistent attention to detail and experience with organizational systems. In particular, the payroll portion of responsibilities requires a best in class customer service attitude for our crew.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for all vessel payroll-related processing activities with minimal supervision but in coordination with the Controller.
- Ensures that mandatory and voluntary withholdings and deductions are accurately calculated and reported.
- Transmits payroll files for processing and ensures accurate general ledger entries via payroll reporting.
- Assists employees or managers with questions about payroll policies and pay discrepancies. Refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Maintains payroll related files and records.
- Fill out/return employment verifications.
- Prepares year end W-2s or other related tax filings or reports.
- Enter crew charges and maintain crew charge accounts.
- Determine and track garnishes in accordance with Jones Act regulations.
- Track dependent coverage, and benefits charges to crew and report to HR.
- Create payroll settlements and maintain payroll and settlement analysis worksheets.
- Assist Controller in managing crew 401k accounts, including match calculations, year-end plan audit, resolving crew questions and crew outreach
- Recommends additions or changes to payroll processes and documentation.
- Ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by management.
- Assist in maintenance of shipyard timekeeping system.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- AA, BA or BS in Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent preferred.
- Experience working in the Seafood Industry a plus.
- 2+ years payroll experience in high volume payroll setting preferred.
- Experience working in the Seafood Industry a plus.
- Highly proficient computer skills including Excel, MS Suite and payroll systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Strong attention to details.
- A self-starter who is motivated and able to set / meet deadlines.
- Friendly demeanor – approachable and helpful.
- Creative thinking skills – generates new ideas and useful reporting.
- Must be willing to work in office per company hybrid work schedule.
Glacier Fish Company are Equal Opportunity Employers - Minority / Women / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.
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