Payroll Analyst

Overview

Payroll Analyst role at City of Yakima
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The Human Resources Department has an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Analyst to join our team. The Payroll Analyst provides direct assistance to the Payroll Administrator supporting the operations of the city s complex payroll system, processing accurate and timely payroll, while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and city policies. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality and data integrity.

If you excel in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment, we encourage you to apply!

• Provide direct assistance to the Payroll Administrator and support the operations of the city s payroll system to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, city policies, and data integrity and confidentiality requirements.

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public/Business Administration or related field, plus one (1) year of complex payroll and/or accounting experience.
• Or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification, Associate s Degree or Vocational Certification in Accounting, Finance, Public/Business Administration or related field, plus three (3) years of complex payroll and/or accounting experience.
• Or High school diploma or GED plus five (5) years of complex payroll and/or accounting experience.
• Prior experience with a computerized payroll system including multi-union labor agreements and working knowledge of collective bargaining, and/or public sector financial experience is preferred.

• Salary range $33.90 - $41.20 hourly
• 3% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee contribution to Teamsters Pension Plan
• Leave accruals:
  Vacation – Starting at 8 hours/month;
  Sick – 8 hours/month;
  Personal holiday – 3 days;
  Observed holiday – 11 holidays
• Up to 5% bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish special pay
• Longevity pay
• $100,000 Life Insurance
• Much more!

View the complete job posting imawa.gov/jobs.

Closes 1/20/2026

EOE