Senior Payroll Specialist II – Public Sector & Systems

City of Des Moines, WA; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Des Moines, WA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist II to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. The role collaborates with Finance, HR, and IT to improve processes and maintain compliance with evolving laws.

Responsibilities include processing semi-monthly payroll, managing Executime time and attendance as a system administrator, preparing tax filings, and supporting benefit and vendor reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll principles and laws.
• Public sector payroll administration experience.
• Configure and administer timekeeping systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll in collaboration with HR and IT.
• Configure, maintain, and upgrade Executime system.
• Prepare payroll tax reports and filings.
• Coordinate payroll accounting reconciliations and reporting.
• Provide payroll training and respond to department inquiries.

Skills

Payroll principles

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Timekeeping systems

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) (preferred)

Tools

Executime Time and Attendance

MUNIS

Payroll software

Job description

City of Des Moines, WA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist II to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. The role collaborates with Finance, HR, and IT to improve processes and maintain compliance with evolving laws.

Responsibilities include processing semi-monthly payroll, managing Executime time and attendance as a system administrator, preparing tax filings, and supporting benefit and vendor reconciliations.