Office Assistant 3 | Payroll Services; Pullman, WA)

Job Information

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
September 28, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 100J-_NPS - Office Assistant 3 Business

Title:

Office Assistant 3 | Payroll Services (Pullman, WA) Employee Type:
Classified

Washington State University's Finance and Business Services Department is now accepting applications for an Office Assistant 3 to support Payroll Services. Under general supervision, your primary functions in the Office Assistant 3 role are to complete complex clerical tasks in support of Payroll Services such as preparing, reviewing, verifying and processing payroll documents under tight deadlines to help process a semi-monthly payroll.

As the Office Assistant 3, you will also accurately and efficiently process and prepare payroll documents including but not limited to employment security and tax documentation. Additionally, you will process and complete employment verification information for customers. You will need strong communication skills and close attention to detail are required to request information or help resolve discrepancies. You will have frequent contact with clients, the public, and University staff, faculty and students, maintaining and ensuring a confidential environment at all times.

• This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position.
• This position is overtime eligible.
• This is an on-site/in-person role located on the WSU Campus in Pullman, WA.
• Monthly Salary: $3,485 to $4,633 | Range 38 | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.
• For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

• High School graduation or equivalent and two years of clerical experience; OR equivalent education/experience.

• Experience with Workday.
• Experience with the WSU systems (myWSU)
• Possess good computer skills, specifically working in a Microsoft Windows environment with an emphasis on Word and Excel.
• Experience in higher education.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and work accurately with numbers
• Strong communication skills

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Finance and Business Services Department

Payroll Services

Location:

Pullman, WA

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.

A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:
Full time Position Term: 12 Month Washington State…