Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Classification

Title:

Payroll Accountant

Working Title:

District Office Accounting Specialist
Recruitment Limits:

Location:

District
Pay Information:
Range 27 ($5,353.79- $7,751.35
) per month based on the current AFT Classified Professionals – Salary Schedule
.

New employees will begin on Step C ($5,353.79). Salary negotiation is not allowed. Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This position is FLSA Non-exempt (may accrue overtime). Excellent benefits are provided to all Contract employees with assignments greater than, or equal to, 50% (0.50

FTE) and all eligible dependents. See Additional Information for more details.

A temporary probationary period will apply to the employee entering this assignment. The SDCCDEmployee Relations webpage provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements/handbooks which provide more information about terms and conditions of employment, compensation and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0
No. Months: 12
Position Number: 007363
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)
Position Type:
Classified
Bargaining Unit:
Classified Professionals
Range: 27
Department:
People, Culture, & Tech Services

Applications are currently being accepted for District Office Accounting Specialist (Payroll Accountant) in the People, Culture, and Technology Services Division, located at the District Office in Mission Valley. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with hybrid and flexible scheduling available. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs.

For advertising purposes, the Working Title, Payroll Accountant, is being used. The Classification Title is District Office Accounting Specialist.

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor. Working title is Payroll Accountant.

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• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• Previous experience in payroll or accounting
• Thorough understanding of payroll taxes (federal, state, and local), benefits, and deductions
• Knowledge of various state and local payroll regulations, including tax rates

• Attention to detail – payroll requires accuracy, so a high level of attention to detail is essential
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas,VLOOKUP) is important for analyzing payroll data and reports
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and standards (e.g.,GAAP) for reconciling accounts and ensuring financial accuracy

• Payroll processing involves handling large amounts of data, so being well-organized helps ensure everything runs smoothly
• Must communicate effectively with both employees and management, especially regarding payroll-related queries
• Ability to quickly identify and resolve discrepancies in payroll is vital
• Handle sensitive employee information; discretion and ethical conduct are key

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services(NACES)or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute,INC.(ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

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All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,…