Payroll Technician – Temporary

NWESD; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

Jury Duty Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NWESD is seeking a Payroll Technician to assist the Controller in processing monthly payroll for NWESD or contracted districts. The role includes maintaining payroll files, benefits administration, and preparing payroll reports while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

The position is full-time, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, temporary through approximately 12/31/2026, with telecommute-eligibility after 6 months per policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; payroll certification and experience valued.
• Experience in payroll processing is valued.
• WSP criminal history background clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly NWESD or contracted school district payroll.
• Maintain employee payroll files and benefits records.
• Prepare federal and state payroll reports and ensure compliance with laws.
• Interpret and implement agency policies and procedures.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

The Payroll Technician assists the Controller or School District Business Services Manager in processing the monthly NWESD or contracted school district payroll, maintaining employee payroll files, mandatory and permissive benefits, federal and state reports on payroll data, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws related to payroll issues. This includes the interpretation and implementation of agency policies and procedures.

High school graduate or equivalent, and a combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. While not required, payroll certification and experience in payroll processing is valued. WSP criminal history background clearance required.

Employment Conditions and Benefits

8 hours per day, Monday-Friday. This is a temporary position to start as soon as possible through approximately 12/31/2026.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Lifts and carries a maximum of 30 pounds. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time is typically. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is telecommute-eligible per Policy 5225 only after 6 months of employment.

Benefits: Benefits include Paid Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Employee Assistance Program; and professional development opportunities.

Salary Range

$36.85-$41.50 per hour

Location

NWESD 189
1601 R Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221

Position Summary

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

The Payroll Technician assists the Controller or School District Business Services Manager in processing the monthly NWESD or contracted school district payroll, maintaining employee payroll files, mandatory and permissive benefits, federal and state reports on payroll data, and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws related to payroll issues. This includes the interpretation and implementation of agency policies and procedures.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent, and a combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. While not required, payroll certification and experience in payroll processing is valued. WSP criminal history background clearance required.

Employment Conditions and Benefits

8 hours per day, Monday-Friday. This is a temporary position to start as soon as possible through approximately 12/31/2026.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Lifts and carries a maximum 30 pounds. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time is typically. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is telecommute-eligible per Policy 5225 only after 6 months of employment.

Benefits: Benefits include Paid Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Employee Assistance Program; and professional development opportunities.

Salary Range

$36.85-$41.50 per hour