Senior Accountant - Payroll Specialist

Senior Accountant
- Payroll Specialist

The City of Galt, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and beautiful parks, Galt is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Conveniently situated along Highway 99, Galt provides easy access to both Sacramento and the Bay Area, making it a desirable location for families and professionals alike.

The city hosts popular events such as the Galt Market, a vibrant open-air market that draws visitors from across the region. With a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and plenty of recreational opportunities, Galt is a growing city that still holds on to its welcoming, hometown feel. Join us in Galt — the Great American Little Town!

The City of Galt is accepting applications for Senior Accountant
- Payroll Specialist. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in public agency accounting, complex government payroll systems, and statutory regulations, including GASB, GAAP, and FLSA, as well as a demonstrated ability to maintain absolute fiscal accountability for public funds.

Base Pay Increases:
Effective July 1, 2027: $43.75 - $53.18. Additional pay (upon assignment and eligibility):
Incentive Pay - up to 5% incentive for City-approved educational courses. Longevity Pay - beginning at 10 years of service, 5%; at 15 years of service, 7.5%. Bilingual Pay - $100 per month. Cell Phone Stipend - $75 per month. Medical-in-lieu - employees who waive the City's medical coverage shall receive $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family.

Benefits include a home buying program, tuition reimbursement, holiday pay, vacation leave, vacation credit, vacation cash out, sick leave, admin leave, health insurance, life insurance, long term disability, and EAP.