Payroll Specialist II

Closing Date to Apply:
September 21st, 2026 @ 5 pm PST

Salary: $34.25 to $54.05 hourly

Midpoint: $44.15 hourly

Grant PUD posts the full hourly range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may undergo further evaluation based on preferred qualifications and other job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

Benefits:
This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD will conduct a background check after a contingent offer of employment has been made, if selected for this position.

The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law.

This position is responsible for maintaining the payroll accounting system to ensure accurate computation and processing the District’s biweekly payroll. This includes processing employee paychecks by collecting the timesheet information, validating data, computing wages and deductions and issuing employee statement of earnings and deductions. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate payroll documentation, compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws and performing account balance and payroll reconciliations.

This position will serve as main point of contact for all employees regarding payroll and associated reporting.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Processes and validates payroll data, including timesheet coding, employee work hours, and pay-related transactions.
• Reviews payroll transactions to verify earnings, deductions, benefit with holdings, special pay provisions, and the accuracy of payroll tax rates and calculations.
• Administers wage withholding orders and garnishments in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Reconciles account transactional reports with account balances
• Documents approvals, validations and control amounts to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and resolutions; maintain processes, procedures and controls to ensure timely accurate employee payments and payroll reporting.
• Assists with processing and reporting quarterly and annual payroll taxes, including Employment Security, Labor and Industries, and state and federal income taxes.
• Reconciles payroll and benefit-related general ledger liability accounts, investigates variances, and resolves discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
• Serves as a resource for payroll related inquiries. Investigates and resolves any concerns or discrepancies.
• Creates, maintains, stores, secures, and retains employee payroll records per retention…