Description
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 someone with 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!
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The City of Yakima is a premier employer in the Yakima Valley with extensive opportunities for training and growth. The City offers a competitive benefit package including:
- Salary range $33.90 - $41.20 Hourly
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- FREE healthcare clinic!
- WA State PERS pension plan
- 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!
APPLY
View the complete job posting at www.yakimawa.gov/jobs
Closes 1/20/2026
EOE
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public/Business Administration or related field plus one (1) year experience with complex payroll and/or accounting responsibilities.
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’ complex payroll and/or accounting experience.
OR
High school diploma or GED plus five (5) years’ 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.
