AP​/Payroll Accountant or Accounting Specialist

AP and/or Payroll Accountant or Accounting Specialist

Thurston Public Utility District (PUD)

Full-Time, Temporary

Benefits – State/Federal Required Benefits

Open Until Filled

Pay Range: $20.00 – $51.92 per hour Depending on Qualifications and Experience

Help support Thurston PUD as an Accounts Payable and/or Payroll professional. Public sector experience in Payroll or AP in a city, county, state or utility is highly desired. Send us an email with your resume highlighting your qualifications to Pud Admin or submit to Thurston PUD, 1230 Ruddell Road SE, Lacey, WA 98503. For questions, contact Finance Director TaSeana Tartt at .

Established in 1938, Thurston PUD is a special‑purpose municipal agency located in Lacey, WA. The PUD currently owns and operates 272 water systems, serving a population of approximately 25,000 people, including families, businesses, schools, and parks. Thurston PUD provides water planning and utility services to the citizens of Thurston County and operates water systems in Pierce, Lewis, King, and Grays Harbor counties.

The PUD is governed by three Commissioners who are elected by the voters of Thurston County to serve for six years.

• Group healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision) with low employee premiums
• Group term life insurance, long‑term disability coverage, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost to PUD employees
• Participation in the State of Washington retirement plan
• Voluntary participation in the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program
• Ten paid holidays and two personal holidays each year, in addition to sick and vacation leave benefits
• PUD‑paid training and certifications
• Clothing allowance for administrative staff; for Field Operations staff, the PUD provides safety clothing, work boots, and other equipment

Public Utility District No. 1 of Thurston County (Thurston PUD) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on color, race, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability status, or by any other bases protected by local, state, or federal law.