Accountant-Payroll

NOW HIRING-ACCOUNTANT PAYROLL

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The first review of applicants will take place on September 14, 2026. To be considered in this review you must apply prior to this date.

Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, performs a variety of intermediate level professional accounting work involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling financial transactions, statements, records, reports and annual audit; assists in the preparation of assigned budgets, annual audit, and month/year-end closing; and provides highly responsible staff assistance to assigned management staff.

The incumbent must be highly motivated and capable of working independently or within a team environment interpreting complex rules, regulations, and financial data in order to maintain financial systems.

Payroll Accountant is responsible for the City’s payroll operations and performs highly responsible duties in the preparation, administration and maintenance of payroll transactions and records. The incumbent is accountable for ensuring the payroll function is performed in strict adherence with relevant laws and codes, City policies and procedures, and in accordance with sound financial management principles and practices. Duties and responsibilities are carried out with considerable independence within the framework of established policies, procedures and guidelines and performs related duties as assigned.

Lake Stevens is a vibrant and growing community with a population of over 42,000 residents.

Lake Stevens is generally a residential community with access to numerous commercial, retail and recreational opportunities. Of course, the crown jewel of the community is the lake itself, which boasts some of the greatest water recreational opportunities in the county. Lake Stevens is also uniquely situated, being close to the lake, ocean, and Cascade mountains, to take advantage of many outdoor activities.

The Lake Stevens Schools are excellent and coupled with a city priority of parks and increased walkability, makes Lake Stevens an ideal place to raise a family.

The City of Lake Stevens operates under the mayor-council system. The city’s motto, “One Community Around the Lake”, embodies our quality of life, top-ranked school district, and the City Council’s commitment to providing excellent services and amenities for its residents.

• Work-Life Balance
  - We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual's lifestyle.
• Flexible Work Schedules
  - The City offers a variety of work schedules, including potential hybrid or remote options, depending on business needs and supervisor approval. Employees should expect to work on-site for the first 90 days, or until they are sufficiently trained to perform their duties independently.
• Work Where you Live!

• Retirement- through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.
• Deferred Compensation- with city match.
• Excellent healthcare options- including medical, dental, vision insurance, city-paid life insurance and long-term disability, health savings accounts (HSA), and Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA/VEBA).
• Paid leave- including paid sick leave, paid vacation, flexible holidays, paid holidays, and bereavement leave.
• Tuition reimbursement!
• See our benefits page for a complete list of all the benefits available to the City of Lake Stevens employees.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed…