Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant Date Open: July 28, 2026 Closes: August 11, 2026 Salary: $5,815 - $7,102/mo (Table 0 - range 16)

JOB ID

Job ID 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. This class description reflects the general concept and intent of the classification and should not be construed as a detailed statement of all the work requirements that may be inherent in a position.

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

To apply please submit a City of Centralia employment application which can be found here to: Human Resources Office, PO Box 609 / 118 W Maple, Centralia, WA 98531 or e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io by August 11, 2026 by 5 pm. Postmarks not accepted. NOTE: Resumes may be submitted, but will NOT be accepted in lieu of the City’s application form.

DOCUMENTS

Job description and application Voluntary Aff... Questionnaire Miscellaneous Information 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