Payroll Accountant

Alderwood Water and Wastewater District; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PERS retirement

457 plan with employer match

Roth IRA participation

Dental and vision plans

EAP services

Wellness program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District is hiring a Payroll Accountant to manage accurate payroll processing, posting of entries, and reconciliation of benefits. The role supports the Finance Department and requires advanced Excel skills and experience with ADP.

You will handle timekeeping in ADP, assist with general ledger tasks, and ensure regulatory reporting accuracy. This is an on-site position in Lynnwood, WA, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll systems (ADP) and payroll processing.
• Excellent analytical and numerical abilities with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential payroll and financial information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and post payroll entries for all staff.
• Reconcile benefits payments and reports.
• Manage time and attendance in ADP and interface with HR/Finance.
• Assist with general ledger accounting and regulatory reporting as needed.
• Perform other accounting duties to support Finance Department operations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Tools

ADP payroll system

General ledger software

Job description

Why Alderwood Water & Wastewater District?

WATER FOR LIFE, FOREVER

The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District’s (AWWD) mission is to provide clean, reliable water and wastewater services for a healthy community. As an organization we strive to build and maintain a system that will function for the next 100 years and beyond. We protect the natural environment, conserve water resources, and provide critical services, every day. Spanning 45 square miles in southwest Snohomish County, the District is the largest special purpose water/wastewater District in the State of Washington.

The District’s strategic plan includes the following strategies: ‘serve you today’, ‘plan for tomorrow’, ‘protect our water supply’, ‘manage our information and our physical assets’, and ‘build a learning organization’. Our staff are engaged in updating the tools and methods we use to serve a growing community more efficiently and effectively.

"Planning for the long tomorrow" is AWWD's guiding principle. We consider our decisions and prioritize resources and programs based on the impact to our customers and community today and for the next 100 years and beyond.

The Opportunity: PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT

Join us as AWWD's Payroll Account. This position reports to the Accounting Manager as a member of the District's Administration, Technology & Finance Department and is responsible for helping us to achieve our mission, vision and values through the continual development and implementation of the District's accounting activities requiring an understanding of accounting operations and procedures. This individual will perform various payroll related functions including processing payroll, posting payroll entries, processing and reconciling benefit payments and reports, manage time and attendance in ADP, as well as other accounting functions as they relate to the daily operations of the Finance Department.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly accurate, and capable of managing confidential payroll and financial information. Strong analytical skills, advance Excel skills, organization, and clear written and verbal communication are essential. Experience with payroll systems (such as ADP), general ledger accounting, and regulatory reporting is highly desirable.

Please see the complete job description for further details on the tasks and responsibilities for this position.

The hourly rate for this position is $40.43 - $54.17 per hour, dependent upon experience and qualifications (with a starting rate of $40.43 - $46.80 per hour).

This position is represented by WCCCE, Local No. 1811A, AFSCME, AFL-CIO. A valid Washington State Driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required for all classification levels.

The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District provides an array of employee benefits that we feel contribute to an overall desirable compensation package for employees. While employed with AWWD, you will participate in the Washington State PERS retirement program. We also offer a 457 deferred compensation plan with a 4% employer match (2026 adopted amount and subject to annual change), voluntary participation in a ROTH IRA plan, a medical benefit opt-out incentive paid into a Retirement Health Savings account, three options for health and welfare benefits (one plan at no cost to employees and one plan with a 6% employee premium share (2026 adopted amount and subject to annual change)), dental and vision plans for full-time regular employees at no employee expense, access to EAP services, a robust Wellness program, participation in a Commute Trip Reduction program and Employee Assistance program.

Application Process

This position will remain open until filled. Please submit all application materials including a cover letter and resume by Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 11:59pm to be considered during the first review of applicants.

The tentative timeline for this hiring process is:

• Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of November 9th.

Prior to employment, a criminal history background check and reference checks will be conducted on the top candidates. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains policies for a drug-free and smoke-free work environment.