Payroll/Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

Performs payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing functions for the Town, with primary responsibility for accurate and timely payroll processing and related reporting. Performs accounts payable and purchasing activities, including invoice processing, vendor payments and purchasing records.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and timely, generate related reports.
• Handle accounts payable and purchasing: invoice processing, vendor payments, maintain purchasing records.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of experience with computerized accounting, accounts payable, purchasing, or related financial systems.
• Two (2) years of experience in payroll using a computerized payroll system.
• An associate degree in business or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• Valid driver license; ability to operate a vehicle and have reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Experience with Vision Payroll System (preferred).
• Experience performing accounts payable or purchasing functions in a municipal or other public‑sector environment (preferred).

Benefits

• Washington state retirement (PERS)
• Medical, dental, vision
• EAP
• Disability, life
• Vacation/sick leave, holiday pay, longevity
• Optional employee‑funded deferred compensation
• Supplemental insurance plans

Pay

$32.42 – $37.91 per hour

Schedule

40 hours per week