Payroll Assistant

Listing Information Category*: Advertising and PR Services Aerospace and Defense Banking Business Services Computer/IT Services Construction Education Engineering Services Financial Services Government and Military Healthcare Services Insurance Internet Services Nonprofit Other/Not Classified Printing and Publishing Real Estate Restaurant/Food Services Retail Display Display Starts: August 2026 Display For: 1 week - Free 1 month - Free 3 months - Free 1 year - Free Job Details Job Title* Job ID Description Salary Qualifications Special Requirements Miscellaneous Centralia Employment - Payroll Assistant Position : Payroll Assistant Date Open: July 28, 2026 Closes: August 11, 2026 Salary: $5,815 - $7,102/mo (Table 0 - range 16) Status: Full-time, Non-Represented, Non-Exempt GENERAL FUNCTION: Under general supervision of the Human Resources Director, this confidential level position provides a wide variety of complex payroll accounting and reporting, with the major priority of assisting with the preparation and processing semi-monthly payroll for the City of Centralia. This position also assists in supporting Human Resources by answering questions regarding personnel programs, policies, union agreements and procedures, benefit enrollment and administration, management of personnel and negotiation records, participation in contract negotiations, advice to managers and other employees. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: An associate’s degree with major course work in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, business admin, human resources or a related field and two years of progressively responsible experience in payroll, human resources, bookkeeping, labor relations or a related field or any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the duties. Recent payroll experience and working with collective bargaining agreements for a public agency is strongly desired. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Current WA State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record is required. Applicant must pass background check and provide acceptable credit report.

BENEFITS:

Vacation and Sick leave accruals, 12 paid Holidays which includes one (1) floating holiday Medical, dental and vision insurance options City paid $105,000 life insurance Long-term disability plan Washington State Retirement Systems (PERS) Participation in VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account) Employee Assistance Program Choice of two (2) Employee contributed Deferred Compensation Plans Eligible for longevity premium pay APPLICATION PROCESS: This content has been removed in refinement. The City of Centralia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and access regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabled veteran status, veteran status, physical, mental or sensory disability. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities during the selection process, if requested. Please notify Personnel of the accommodation needed, preferably at the time of applying. Only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States are eligible for employment. All new employees will be required to complete and sign an Employment Eligibility Verification form and present documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Centralia Chehalis