Accounting Assistant - Payroll

Job Description

The City of Camas Finance Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Accounting Assistant - Payroll. This position reports to the Finance Director.

The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The position is represented by the Camas Public Employees Association (CPEA) and is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes family and domestic partner benefits such as medical, dental, and vision. Retirement benefits are provided through Washington State Retirement System. Other benefits include life insurance, paid holidays, accrued vacation time, and sick time.

Salary posted is for 2025 and is currently under negotiation.

This position will focus on payroll functions by processing the City’s payroll, including wage or salary increases, change of benefits and deductions, and preparing required reports, checks and direct deposit stubs. Additionally, this position will reconcile benefit billings, remit payments to appropriate agencies, as well as monitor leave balances. This position is also the lead subject matter expert for the City’s Payroll module.

• Education to the equivalent of the completion of two years of college level coursework in finance, business administration, accounting, or a related field
• Two years of increasingly responsible clerical and technical accounting experience
• Advanced Excel and database management skills
• Previous experience in governmental accounting and payroll

Positive attitude, ability to take initiative, strong analytical skills, good verbal and written communication skills, excellent computer skills, demonstrated organizational and decision‑making skills, and flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed.

All application materials must be attached when the application is submitted. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes family and domestic partner benefits such as medical, dental, and vision to full‑time and part‑time employees. Part‑time employees that elect medical will pay a prorated premium amount. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Other benefits include life insurance, paid holidays, and accrued leave.

To learn more details, visit our salaries and benefits page.

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Some college coursework
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

Is your college level coursework in finance, business administration, accounting or a related field?

• Yes
• No

Do you have at least 2 years of increasingly responsible clerical and technical accounting experience?

• Yes
• No

Do you have advanced Excel and database management skills?

• Yes
• No

Do you have previous experience in governmental accounting and payroll?

• Yes
• No

Do you have a relative working at the City of Camas currently? If so, please provide their name and your relation. If not, please type N/A.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree
• Required Question