Municipal Finance Specialist: Payroll & Accounts

City of El Monte; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of El Monte is seeking an experienced accounting support specialist to perform a full range of duties in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. This role works with manual and computerized records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.

The successful candidate will maintain ledgers, prepare payroll, and generate financial reports while supporting city departments and handling customer inquiries with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to an associate degree with major coursework in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Three years of technical accounting experience.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and related regulations.
• Experience with public agency accounting and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting support duties for utility billing, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Post, balance, and maintain financial records.
• Prepare payroll for City employees and balance payroll reports.
• Audit time records and ensure compliance with rules.
• Maintain ledgers, journals, and compute tax reports.

Skills

Public finance

Payroll processes

Benefits payroll

Record keeping

Auditing

Math skills

GL posting

Reconciliation

Payroll reporting

Laws & regulations

Customer service

English language

Software tools

Education

Associate degree in finance/accounting

Job description

The City of El Monte is seeking an experienced accounting support specialist to perform a full range of duties in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. This role works with manual and computerized records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.

The successful candidate will maintain ledgers, prepare payroll, and generate financial reports while supporting city departments and handling customer inquiries with professionalism.