Hybrid Payroll Accountant | CPP Certified, Detail-Driven

SAN-Diego-Community-College-District; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

CalPERS pension

Educational incentive

Tuition assistance

Holiday pay

Job summary

San Diego Community College District is seeking a District Office Accounting Specialist (Payroll Accountant) in the People, Culture, and Technology Services Division, located at the District Office in Mission Valley. hybrid scheduling available; hours Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with flexibility to adjust days/hours as needed.

The role involves payroll accounting responsibilities with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and timely processing under a CalPERS-affiliated benefits program.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll processing

Communication

Discretion

Education

CPP or FPC certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

San Diego Community College District is seeking a District Office Accounting Specialist (Payroll Accountant) in the People, Culture, and Technology Services Division, located at the District Office in Mission Valley. hybrid scheduling available; hours Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with flexibility to adjust days/hours as needed.

The role involves payroll accounting responsibilities with emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and timely processing under a CalPERS-affiliated benefits program.