Payroll and Accounting Technician

The City of Rancho Cordova is seeking a Payroll and Accounting Technician who is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to accuracy and excellence. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate a collaborative, customer-focused approach to supporting City employees. This role requires a professional who can balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure the timely and precise processing of payroll and accounting transactions in a fast-paced environment.

This position in the Administrative Services – Finance Department plays a vital role in the City’s financial operations. The Payroll and Accounting Technician processes the City’s bi-weekly and monthly payroll, reconciles payroll and general ledger accounts, ensures compliance with payroll laws and reporting requirements, and maintains accurate financial records. The position also assists with benefit invoicing, financial reconciliations, and special projects that enhance the City’s internal operations and employee services.

• Demonstrates accuracy, integrity, and strong attention to detail
• Excels at managing complex payroll and accounting tasks
• Understands principles and practices of municipal finance and payroll
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all matters
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Provides exceptional service and support to internal City staff

If this describes your skills and work style, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY and join our dedicated Finance team at the City of Rancho Cordova!

Recruitment will remain open continuously until filled – Apply early! Applications received by November 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. will be part of the first review.

• Choice of a generous monthly stipend for Medical/Dental/Vision or Cash in Lieu of Medical Insurance.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Universal Time Off (combined vacation and sick leave).
• CalPERS Retirement.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500/fiscal year
  • The City of Rancho Cordova is also a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Alternate work schedules available
• Onsite fitness area & many more employee perks.

Payroll

• Processes the City’s bi-weekly and monthly payroll by reviewing timecard entries for timely submission and accuracy, calculating special pay and retroactive adjustments, confirming the accuracy of payroll information in the system, and ensuring that payroll is submitted by the deadline each pay period.
• Processes payroll taxes close quarter and year-end; reconcile quarterly tax reports to the General Ledger.
• Extracts payroll data from the City’s Human Resources and Information System (HRIS) and post into the City’s financial system; maintains a high level of proficiency in utilizing the City’s Payroll and HRIS.
• Serves as the payroll point of contact for the organization by providing payroll information and advice on payroll policies and procedures.
• Reconciles the General Ledger payroll accounts monthly and identifies adjusting entries.
• Processes, codes, and reconciles invoices for various benefit plans and ensures timely payment.
• Assists in the maintenance of employee benefit elections in various benefit systems.
• Reviews and processes personnel transactions for the City’s payroll system, if applicable; identifies errors or deviations and resolves with department staff.
• Monitors temporary employee and retiree annuitant hours to ensure maximum hours are not exceeded and that employees are enrolled/unenrolled in benefits based on hours worked.
• Prepares various payroll reports for internal and external purposes; maintain payroll files and confidential reports.
• Prepares special reports and/or supplemental data for required forms as necessary; develops spreadsheets of varying sizes and complexity; utilizes database management systems.
• Makes mathematical and/or statistical calculations of salary, deductions, leave adjustments, wage attachments and other payroll related adjustments.
• Responds to employee questions and…