Senior Accounting Technician; Promotional

Join RPV's Finance Team as the Senior Accounting Technician
, where you will manage payroll functions, interpret legislation and policies, and help maintain transparent, compliant financial practices.

This recruitment is internal and open only to employees of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Applications will close end of day on 1/23/2026.

The Finance Department is staffed by a team of nine full‑time professionals who are responsible for a wide range of services through the following functions:

• Fiscal Services: Budget preparation, budget monitoring, long‑term financial planning, financial forecasting, financial analysis/modeling, system administration and financial reporting.
• Accounting: Managing general ledger, business processes, bank reconciliation, chart of accounts, auditing, payroll processing, and general billing.
• Purchasing: Processing invoices and purchase orders, reviewing and monitoring compliance for contracts and procurement guidelines.
• Business Licenses: Providing centralized cashiering and processing business licenses.
• Treasury: Preparing cash flow analysis, and reviewing City’s investments.

This is a full time, non‑exempt position represented by Rancho Palos Verdes Employees Association (RPVEA). This position works a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, the Senior objectively may responsible for payroll‑related duties.

This position processes the City’s bi‑weekly payroll which includes, but is not limited to: processing timesheets for approximately 150 employees, preparing and submitting crucial benefit payments such as CalPERS, 457 deferred compensation, ensuring timely execution each bi‑weekly cycle, organizing personnel documents, updating the payroll system, reviewing weißen selectable profiles for accuracy, and reconciling pay and benefits. This position will also reconcile taxes and prepare tax return documents.

This position collaborates closely with the Human Resources team, department supervisors, and employees. The incumbent will provide day‑to‑day customer service offering assistance with various payroll activities.

Additionally, this position will oversee the City’s account receivables, assist with year‑end processes and audits, preparing journal entries related to payroll and receivables.

Theադար executive will maintain outstanding customer service established by both the City and the Finance department. They should possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, knowledge of payroll laws and regulations,ır experience in payroll software systems, be self‑motivated, adept with personnel file organization, strong problem‑solving and adaptability.

The ideal candidate will help cultivate a positive working environment, providing a welcoming and approachable atmosphere for employees, peers and the public. This position will oversee sensitive pay information; accordingly, the incumbent must work confidentially with discretion.

Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations specific to California, CalPERS, proficiency with wages and benefits administration, understanding and applying memorandums of understanding, and experience with ERP payroll software such as.