Payroll Supervisor

Job Category
:
Administrative/Professional

Requisition Number
: PAYRO
002325

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• Posted :
  September 10, 2025
• Full-Time
• Salary Range : $86,569.60 USD to $ USD

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Ephrata Headquarters
30 C St SW
Ephrata, WA 98823, USA

Closing Date to Apply: Open Until Filled

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits
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Grant County PUD will be administering a background check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position.

Position Summary

Under administrative direction, the Payroll Supervisor oversees the organization’s payroll operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of employee compensation. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining payroll policies and procedures that align with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. The Payroll Supervisor ensures payroll activities support organizational goals, budgetary guidelines, and reporting needs.

As a key member of the Accounting department, the Payroll Supervisor manages the end-to-end payroll process, including timekeeping validation, wage calculation, payroll tax reporting, and distribution of employee pay and related liabilities. This position supervises payroll staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This role also serves as a liaison between Finance, Human Resources, and external agencies to resolve payroll-related issues and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Essential Functions

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:

• Directly supervises payroll staff in the accurate and timely processing of District payroll, including salaries, wages, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other related liabilities.
• Reviews and approves payroll transactions and reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Maintains accurate employee and accounting records through documented reconciliations, internal controls, and audit trails.
• Ensures bi-weekly payroll processing and distribution are completed in accordance with District policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Applies extensive knowledge of accounting principles and standards to payroll operations, including the recording of time, expense, and payroll liabilities.
• Ensures payroll entries are properly integrated with the general ledger and financial reporting systems.
• Supports month-end and year-end close processes by preparing and validating payroll-related transactions and reconciliations.
• Assists with payroll tax accounting, including guidance on filings, payments, and documentation preparation.
• Collaborates with the Accounting team to ensure payroll data aligns with budgetary and financial reporting requirements.
• Develops, implements, and continuously improves payroll policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
• Ensures payroll practices align with all applicable local, state, and federal payroll regulations, including WAC, RCW, and IRS requirements.
• Demonstrates full understanding of and adherence to Grant PUD’s Payroll and Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Collaborates closely with Human Resources to ensure accurate setup and maintenance of employee benefits, deductions, and compensation structures.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves issues related to payroll processing, reporting, and distribution.
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