Payroll & Accounting Specialist

El Monte; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

El Monte seeks a journey-level accounting support professional to handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, keeping manual and computerized records accurate and balancing ledgers in a municipal setting.

Under general direction, you will process payroll, audit time records, apply bargaining contracts, and produce routine financial reports while ensuring compliance with city policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Public agency finance and account functions.
• Payroll processes and techniques.
• Employee benefits processes as they relate to payroll.
• Record keeping, information processing requirements related to payroll.
• Auditing financial documents principles and practices.
• Mathematical principles relevant to accounting.
• Posting transactions to the general ledger.
• Reconciling and balancing financial documents.
• Payroll reporting to state and federal agencies.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and bargaining contracts affecting payroll.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical accounting duties in support of general accounting and payroll programs.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and procedures.
• Process payroll and related records with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain ledgers, registers, and journals per policy.
• Audit timekeeping and payroll documents for compliance.
• Prepare payroll reports and dealings with tax and benefits providers.
• Respond to inquiries from departments and employees regarding payroll.

Skills

Public sector finance

Payroll processes

General ledger posting

Auditing

Job description

El Monte seeks a journey-level accounting support professional to handle accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, keeping manual and computerized records accurate and balancing ledgers in a municipal setting.

Under general direction, you will process payroll, audit time records, apply bargaining contracts, and produce routine financial reports while ensuring compliance with city policies and state regulations.