Accounting​/Finance Specialist; Payroll

The City of West Hollywood seeks an Accounting/Finance Specialist (Payroll) to support the City’s payroll operations. In this role, you will be responsible for processing biweekly payroll, including entering and reviewing timecard data, leaves, and benefit information; auditing payroll data for accuracy; applying MOU and employment contract provisions; preparing payroll closing activities; assisting with CalPERS, IRS, and other payroll audits; and supporting additional payroll compliance activities to ensure the City’s payroll is accurate, timely, and fully aligned with regulatory requirements.

• Reviewing employee timecards and processing bi-weekly payroll.
• Reconciling payroll accounts, preparing journal entries, and assisting with payroll reporting.
• Reconciling benefits deductions and processing payments to benefit providers.
• Providing support to employees and supervisors regarding payroll matters, deadlines, and corrections.
• Maintaining confidential payroll files, schedules, and databases.
• Assisting with year-end payroll processes and audit requests.
• Preparing reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence.
• Supporting additional functions within the General Accounting Division as needed.

• Have a strong background in payroll and benefit administration; municipal or similar experience is highly preferred.
• Understand employee benefits administration, including health plan deductions, benefit reconciliations, and CalPERS retirement processing and reporting.
• Be able to interpret and apply labor contracts, administrative rules and regulations, and relevant state and federal laws.
• Have experience using financial, payroll, and timekeeping software; experience with Tyler Eden and Tyler ERP is a plus.
• Be detail-oriented, accurate, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Provide excellent customer service, work collaboratively, and communicate City policies with courtesy.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and professionalism.
• Be flexible and willing to support other finance areas as needed.

This position is eligible to work remotely for up to 50% of its time, subject to approval and based on the ongoing operational needs of the City.

Reports to:

Accounting Manager

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and,

Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or,

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.