Payroll Systems Analyst, Senior

Salary : $89,423.76 - $113,677.39 Annually

Location : Bothell, WA

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 25-00173

Department: Finance

Opening Date: 05/01/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Description

Please note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.

Recruitment information:

First round of application will be reviewed on May 15th, 2025. What will you do in this position?

Payroll Processing & Accuracy - Ensure timely and precise payroll execution, including auditing submitted hours, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations, while responding professionally to internal customer inquiries.

Regulatory Compliance & Audits - Work alongside the Payroll Supervisor to uphold payroll policies and procedures, ensure alignment with benefit changes, participate in audits, and support reporting processes.

Payroll System Expertise - Act as the subject matter expert in payroll systems, collaborating with IT to troubleshoot issues, implement system updates, and optimize performance.

Data Management & Integrity - Maintain accurate payroll records by managing employee updates (hires, terminations, deductions, tax adjustments) and ensuring data integrity across automated systems.

Vendor and System Collaboration - Work with IT and external providers to implement payroll-related software, assess system upgrades, and enhance payroll system functionality.

Advanced Reporting & Analytics - Generate payroll reports, including statistical analyses and financial summaries, while responding timely to external audit inquiries. A successful candidate in this position will:

Technical Proficiency:

Expertise in automated payroll systems and software applications, particularly Excel and database tools.

Advanced proficiency with payroll and timekeeping systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.

Strong understanding of federal and state payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance standards.

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze technical and numerical data, identify discrepancies, and implement solutions.

Communication: Clear and professional verbal and written communication, capable of conveying complex information effectively to diverse audiences.

Problem-Solving: Strong ability to troubleshoot systems and technical issues, ensuring timely resolution.

Organization and Accuracy: Exceptional attention to detail, especially under time-sensitive conditions.

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, .

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community.

The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to .

To learn more about the City of Bothell's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why Bothell?

Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to "think outside the box". We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

We offer ample time off including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension and deferred compensation for retirement. Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees, and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.

For a general listing of City of Bothell's benefits, click on the following link:

01

How many years of experience do you have in payroll accounting?

No experience

Less than 1 year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-6 years

More than 6 years

02

Please indicate your level of experience with Munis Financial Systems software.

None

Beginner (Less than 1 year)

Intermediate (1 - 2 years)

Advanced (More than 2 years)

03

Briefly describe your experience working with timekeeping systems, including the systems used and your responsibilities.

04

Are you currently a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)?

Yes

No

05

I certify that all statements above are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements will be sufficient cause for removal from the hiring process and/or termination.

Yes

No

Required Question