On-Site Payroll Specialist

City of Chico; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chico’s Finance Division, Administrative Services, is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join the payroll team at Chico City Hall. Under supervision, this role performs complex payroll processing and accounting support, balances records, and assists with reports and audits.

The position is on-site at City Hall with occasional travel; a practical exam will be administered. Candidates work independently within procedures, with growing responsibilities in timekeeping, deductions, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll processing and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local payroll laws.
• Proficient data entry and attention to detail.
• Strong communication with staff and departments.

Responsibilities

• Performs biweekly payroll preparation and processing.
• Reviews and verifies time records; prepares payroll reports and payments.
• Maintains payroll records and satisfies audits and regulatory reporting.
• Ensures compliance with applicable contracts and regulations.
• Prepares and balances payroll documents and reports.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounting principles

Data entry

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Timekeeping software

Accounting software

Job description

City of Chico’s Finance Division, Administrative Services, is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join the payroll team at Chico City Hall. Under supervision, this role performs complex payroll processing and accounting support, balances records, and assists with reports and audits.

The position is on-site at City Hall with occasional travel; a practical exam will be administered. Candidates work independently within procedures, with growing responsibilities in timekeeping, deductions, and