On-Site Payroll Specialist at City Hall

City-of-Chico; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chico is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join the Finance Division, Administrative Services Department. Under supervision, you will perform complex payroll processing and related accounting support duties to ensure accurate and timely compensation for City employees.

Responsibilities include biweekly payroll processing, timekeeping, recordkeeping, and ensuring compliance with regulations and union contracts.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by specific accounting training and specialized training in the use of automated accounting systems.
• Four (4) years of responsible accounting experience involving financial recordkeeping duties.

Responsibilities

• Biweekly payroll preparation and processing; review and process time recording documents for payroll.
• Audit documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with rules and regulations.
• Prepare payroll reports and balance payroll records.
• Reconcile post-payroll reports and maintain payroll-related files.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and prepare related financial records.
• Process payroll vendor invoices and payments; manage payroll-related payments and deposits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounting software

Timekeeping

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma with accounting training

Tools

Timecard software

Accounting software

Job description

The City of Chico is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join the Finance Division, Administrative Services Department. Under supervision, you will perform complex payroll processing and related accounting support duties to ensure accurate and timely compensation for City employees.

Responsibilities include biweekly payroll processing, timekeeping, recordkeeping, and ensuring compliance with regulations and union contracts.