Payroll Accountant

Opening Date: April 12, 2024

Salary Range: $5,952 - $7,242 per month

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The City of Walla Walla offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental health insurance. City paid $50,000 Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance plus voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability. Washington State Public Employees Retirement Program (PERS) II/III. City match up to 3.5% of base salary for deferred compensation (457(b)). 3% bilingual Spanish premium. Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and ten (10) paid holidays plus 40 hours floating holidays annually.

NATURE OF POSITION:

As a member of the Finance Department, the Payroll Accountant performs a full range of payroll and accounting related functions, including finance related reconciliations, and reporting and assists in the organization and operation of financial procedures.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or related field, and two (2) years of related experience including experience involving the processing of payroll. Consideration will be given to any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently perform the essential duties of the position.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Municipal experience preferred. Bilingual in Spanish.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

A completed City application and resume are required to apply.   Applications are available on the Human Resources page of the City of Walla Walla website:  https://wallawallawa.gov.

Applicants whose experience most closely meets the requirements of the position will be invited to continue in the selection process which will consist of an oral panel interview, reference inquiries, and may include a criminal background check and consumer report.  Completed application packages can be mailed, emailed, or faxed to:

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CITY OF WALLA WALLA-HR

15 N. Third Avenue

Walla Walla, WA 99362

Email to hr@wallawallawa.gov or faxed to (509) 524-7935.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The City of Walla Walla will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants if requested.  Please notify the Human Resources office at least 5 days prior to the need.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

To obtain a copy of the full job description and class specification for this position, please contact us at: hr@wallawallawa.gov or 509.527.4475.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

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THE CITY OF WALLA WALLA COMPLIES WITH TITLE VI, ADA, AND OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, RELIGION, VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR SEX IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.**

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General direction and oversight are provided by the Accounting Supervisor.

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