Payroll Accountant I (Time Limited)

Job ID 16538 Department Accounting (10000204) Union Classification Non Union Type Contingent Worker # of Openings 1 Job Location Everett, Washington (US-WA) Closing Date 11/13/2025 Salary/Wage $81,442.00 - $101,803.00 annually

Time Limited

This position is Time-Limited for up to 2 years (24 months)

Job Definition

Supports the processing of timely, accurate and complete payroll labor and financial data as a shared service for the District. Learns and applies business processes that ensure the District remains in compliance with payroll laws, regulations, and internal directives to which it must adhere. Assists with research and analysis to support the development of business processes that impact the District’s ability to process payroll effectively while also supporting its internal controls over compliance, financial reporting, business applications and data governance. Supports the District’s core values as well is its cost and fiscal management strategic priorities.

Experience/Education

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field;

OR

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, AND
• Two (2) years of progressively more responsible payroll, accounting, or finance experience;

OR

• Four (4) years of progressively more responsible payroll, accounting, or finance experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or other related field

Preferred Licenses(s) and/or Certifications(s):

• America Payroll Association (APA)
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• America Payroll Association (APA)
• Certified Payroll Professional designation (CPP)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam

You can find the full job description for this position, including accountabilities, required skills and abilities, and physical and mental demands and working conditions, on the following pages: Payroll Accountant I.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison, core term life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, flexible spending accounts, health savings account and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 5 days of extended sick leave and 11 paid holidays. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview

Snohomish County PUD #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.

Our Values

We hold ourselves and every member of Team PUD to high standards.

Every day we SAFEGUARD what matters, putting employee and community safety first.

We have INTEGRITY. We are a TEAM.
We SERVE with pride, RISE to challenges.
We choose to INCLUDE all, SEEK growth, and be BOLD.

Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Everett