Vallejo, CA – Temp Payroll Technician

VALLEJO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

PAYROLL TECHNICIAN -Temporary
Position 3-6 months FT

Reports To: Payroll Supervisor

Department: Fiscal Services

Under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor, performs a wide variety of specialized accounting procedures for the timely preparation of the District payrolls.

• Maintain and process the District payroll records.
• Process and record specialized payroll transactions and related services; process paperwork on retired and terminated employees.
• Communicate with District departments and personnel to obtain and provide information, resolve discrepancies, and correct errors.
• Work closely with Human Resources to provide proper salary payment to all new and continuing employees.
• Verify personnel pay calculations and employee leave documentation.
• Update payroll data via computer systems.
• Assist in preparation of payroll-related reports, including quarterly and annual reports.
• Reconcile payroll errors and discrepancies.
• Perform technical accounting procedures related to employee benefits and voluntary deductions.
• Monitor compliance with payroll laws, regulations, procedures, and District policies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Graduation from high school supplemented by twelve (12) college units in a related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting-related experience, preferably in a public-school setting.

• Accounting, bookkeeping and financial record-keeping principles related to payroll processing and reporting.
• Proficient with Escape Software (Escape Online/Frontline Education)
  -must have
• Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques.
• Advanced spreadsheet applications including Microsoft Excel.
• Word processing applications and office technology.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Perform payroll and accounting work accurately.
• Maintain accurate payroll and financial records.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Analyze situations accurately and implement effective solutions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Plan and organize work effectively.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Operate computer terminals and office equipment.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Environment:
Office environment.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent sitting, keyboarding, repetitive hand motions, vision, hearing, and general office-related physical activities required to perform payroll functions.

The starting salary range is $36-$38/hr

The Vallejo City Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws, does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political or union affiliation, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or sex. The District is compliant with ADA requirements.

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