Senior Public Payroll Specialist IV

City of Woodland; Woodland (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Woodland in Washington state is seeking a Payroll Accountant for a full-time, in-office role. The position handles bi-monthly payroll, payroll vendor payments, and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, assisting with benefits administration, audits, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate has state and federal payroll knowledge, strong math and data-entry skills, and the ability to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with state and federal payroll statutes, rules, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to manage payroll documentation, verify and reconcile payroll information and reports.
• Ability to meet deadlines and strict time frames for payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, processes bi-monthly payroll and vendor payments.
• Files state and federal quarterly payroll reports.
• Maintains employee payroll records and assists with benefit administration.
• Performs audits and reconciliations when needed.

Skills

Interpreting payroll policies

Payroll documentation

Meeting deadlines

Financial reporting

Math/data entry accuracy

HR records management

Computer software proficiency

Team communication

Verbal and written communication

English language fluency

Independent work

Working under pressure

Repetitive monthly tasks

Instruction comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in accounting, business or Public Administration

Three years payroll accounting experience

Job description

City of Woodland in Washington state is seeking a Payroll Accountant for a full-time, in-office role. The position handles bi-monthly payroll, payroll vendor payments, and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, assisting with benefits administration, audits, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate has state and federal payroll knowledge, strong math and data-entry skills, and the ability to work under deadlines.