Payroll Analyst - Payroll/Fiscal Services - Central Services

Yosemite Community College District; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision & dental

Life insurance

Job summary

Yosemite Community College District is seeking a Payroll Analyst in Central Services to manage district-wide payroll processing, GL postings, and reporting. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely deposits while supporting staff and responding to employee inquiries.

The role requires strong technical payroll knowledge, ability to lead cycles, and collaboration with finance teams. Expect a full-time schedule at the District Office in Modesto, CA, with occasional extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state labor and payroll reporting laws, regulations, and practices.
• Knowledge of payroll processing methods, financial mathematics and statistics.
• Confidentiality requirements related to personnel and financial records, data, files, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll processes for District-wide cycles and contracts.
• Audit and balance payrolls, prepare reports, deposits and direct deposits.
• Train and provide back-up support for Payroll staff and coordination.
• Interpret policies and respond to employee payroll inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Confidentiality

Financial reporting

Staff training

Education

Associate degree

Accounting experience

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Job Title:

Payroll Analyst - Payroll/Fiscal Services - Central Services

Site:

Yosemite Community College District/Central Services

Salary Range / Other:

Range 42 – $6,659 – $8,503 (2026-2027 Classified Salary Schedule). Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.

Worksite:

Worksite: District Office; Modesto, CA
40 hours per week, 12 months per year
Monday through Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
(Some evening and weekend hours may be required)

Benefits:

The District currently pays for a health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.

Job Description:

DEFINITION
Under general supervision of the Payroll Manager, performs, prepares and maintains complex and specialized advanced technical, analytical and accounting duties related to payroll; processes Districtwide payroll; prepares and maintains general ledger records; prepares payroll reports, payments and deposits required by outside agencies; provides technical assistance to District staff and responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll; performs general office support duties and other related duties, as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification may be involved in coordinating and processing each pay cycle and/or coordinating and processing faculty contracts, and may process payroll, payroll reports, retirement systems, vendor payments and deposits required by outside agencies, as well as serve as lead, training, and backup for other Payroll Support staff. This class recognizes positions that perform a full range of duties, possess technical or functional expertise, and can perform specialized accounting duties under general supervision.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Payroll Manager. Provides coordination, processing and auditing of various processes; functional and technical support as the operational lead in the Payroll Department providing guidance, training, trouble shooting, and backup processing for the Payroll Specialist and Technician positions. and performs specialized accounting duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of: Federal, state labor and payroll reporting laws, regulations, and practices.
• Knowledge of: Methods and practices of payroll processing; financial mathematics and statistics.
• Knowledge of: Accounting principles and procedures as relates to payroll.
• Knowledge of: Payroll and financial record keeping methods, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of: Confidentiality requirements related to the use and distribution of personnel and financial records, data, files, and reports.
• Knowledge of: Modern office methods, procedures, practices, and equipment including computer hardware, software, and peripheral equipment.

Ability To:

• Organize, prioritize and coordinate work activities in a confidential manner.
• Train, provide technical support and back up for payroll staff.
• Make difficult mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Interpret, explain, and effectively apply policies and procedures, laws, and rules.
• Research and gather data for use in the preparation of detailed reports, records, and files.
• Compile and maintain accurate and complete records and reports.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Operate standard office equipment including desktop computers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work independently with general supervision.
• Compose routine correspondence and other written and statistical reports.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Education and Experience:

Pattern I

• Experience: Two years equivalent to Payroll Specialist at YCCD.

Pattern II

• Education: Possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, with specialized training related to computerized payroll and financial record keeping. accounting and employee benefits.
• Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting, payroll record management and reporting.

Example of Duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Coordinate and participate in a series of payroll critical tasks in support of one of the following assigned functions: payroll processing or assignment contract payroll.
• Participate in the audit and processing of each pay cycle, balancing and making necessary corrections to each payroll before printing. After payroll processing of final reports, wire transfers, preparing and transmitting direct deposits, processing tax deposits, payroll settlements for garnishments and retirement invoices, and setting up payroll deduction for employees.
• Participate in entry of pay claims, auditing for proper codes and accurately entering to accomplish desired results; balance payroll run sheet, update records and print and distribute reports to departments.
• Participate in research or investigations of payroll claims, complaints or problems concerning payments, wages and deductions and/or other related payroll issues; make or recommend necessary changes or corrections to resolve problem; prepare documentation as required.
• The training of new and current payroll employees for new processes and procedures.
• Process, audit, maintain and issue RT payroll for Retiree benefits, and BT payroll for Trustees.
• Create and maintain documentation for Payroll and Assignment Contracts/Scheduling.
• Processes calculation of Part time and overload Faculty step movement bi-annually.
• Process overload/adjunct contracts for payment, including reconciliation, trouble shooting with the instruction offices and Departments.
• Coordinate and perform a wide variety of complex, responsible, and confidential technical and administrative duties, including calculating retros, over or underpayments, auditing paperwork from HR, and collaborating with Accounting to reconcile the salary accruals for 10/12 Faculty summer savings pay.
• Interpret, explain and consult with district staff and departments concerning payroll policies, procedures
• Process step movement for employees eligible to move on their anniversary date
• Participate in special projects as assigned; provide back up for other functions as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certificates:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• None required.

Physical and Mental Standards:

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS

• Mobility: ability to sit for long periods, move about an office, stand occasionally, reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is generally performed in a standard office environment.
• A video display terminal, computer, FAX machine, telephone, and normal office equipment are used on a regular basis.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices.

YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Yosemite Community College District

2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

Open Date:

10/08/2026

Close Date:

10/29/2026

Open Until Filled:

No