Payroll Technician II
Los Alamitos Unified School District - san francisco, CA
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Salary: $5,198.00 - $6,314.00 Monthly Location : District Office, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: Payroll Tech II Department: Business Office Opening Date: 10/03/2024 Closing Date: 10/17/2024 3:55 PM Pacific Tentative Written Exam: Monday, 10/21/2024 Tentative Oral Panel Interview: Thursday, 10/24/2024 BASIC FUNCTION: Under general direction of the Director, Fiscal Services, oversees and maintains payroll department operations and records. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Payroll Technician II classification is the experienced level classification in the payroll series and performs responsible and complex payroll functions of above average difficulty. Incumbents assigned to this classification are required to exercise independent judgment over an established payroll function. Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 1. Performs complex and technical payroll operations including payroll audits and reconciliations 2. Provides oversight of payroll compliance issues 3. Prepares specialized reports and analysis of payroll accounting records 4. Serves as a technical resource for district and site staff in the area of payroll procedures 5. Resolves technical payroll accounting procedures and issues 6. Develops and provides staff training in the use of technology, office systems, and procedures as it relates to payroll 7. Organizes payroll staff work flow 8. Conducts and provides oversight for payroll audits 9. Maintains daily payroll processing as assigned to meet regular payrolls 10. Organizes, supervises, and maintains payroll record information for classified and certificated personnel 11. Attends county payroll meetings 12. Interacts with the OCDE Payroll Department for any necessary changes and updates 13. Receives basic payroll data from county data processing and checks the established basic records 14. Reconciles and pays all voluntary deductions 15. Receives proper forms from personnel office supervisors and individuals authorizing payroll actions, such as, employment and termination, change of status, tax and insurance deductions, leaves without pay, and overtime 16. Assembles and maintains a variety of records, reports, documents, and files 17. Trains new employees in payroll procedures 18. Maintains close working relationships with budget office, personnel office, county payroll and retirement offices, and district employees 19. Maintains accurate files and records on health, disability, other insurance, credit union dues, and other deductions 20. Distributes payroll warrants and W-2 forms and answers payroll and deduction questions from employees 21. Performs other related duties as assigned Minimum qualifications & Requirements KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: • Principles, methods, practices, procedures, and terminology of school district payroll services • Administrative and county computer applications • Office organization principles • Oral and written communication skills • Applicable sections of State Education Codes and other federal, state, and county laws, as well as District policies, rules, and regulations • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary ABILITY TO: • Perform complex payroll functions • Oversee, coordinate, and train professional support staff as it relates to payroll • Effectively and efficiently select and use technology in support of payroll and office functions • Evaluate and update regular payroll department practices and procedures • Maintain accurate financial and statistical records • Understand and follow oral and written directions • Type at 40 net wpm from clear copy • Create electronic spreadsheets using current computer software • Proficient with a 10-key calculator • Work confidentially with discretion • Establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships • Maintain interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy • Be a flexible, resourceful, and creative problem solver Supplemental information EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school, GED or certificate of completion Two (2) years of training and/or coursework in payroll accounting and applications Three (3) years of recent, responsible experience in school district payroll services and/or other payroll accounting operations Ability to type 40 words per minute Los Alamitos Unified School District offers a generous fringe benefit package for employees working at least .75 FTE. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision insurance. 01 What is your highest level of education? 02 How many years of training and/or coursework do you have in payroll accounting and applications? 03 Please describe your experience in payroll accounting and applications. NOTE: Please list training and/or courses in payroll accounting and applications. 04 How many years of recent, responsible experience do you have in school district payroll services and/or other payroll accounting operations? Please briefly list and describe your experience. 05 How many words per minute can you type from a clear copy? 06 Please type your name below to verify that you have reviewed your application for accuracy and completeness. Required Question
Created: 2024-10-07