Payroll Desk Support

California Department of Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous training

DEI program activities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is seeking a Payroll Desk Support in Sacramento to provide comprehensive accounting support for the Service Center and FI$Cal unit. The role involves payroll check distribution, reconciliation with claim documents, and processing master payroll documents.

This in-office position requires meticulous attention to detail, ability to multitask, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of others contacted during the course of work.
• Use tact and good judgment when interacting with management, staff and the public.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multitask.
• Foster a team environment and provide positive direction.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams) and Adobe.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of accounting support services for the Service Center and FI$Cal Support Unit, including distribution of payroll checks, reconciling checks with claim payments and garnishments, and processing master payroll documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Communication (verbal and written)

Flexibility

Job description

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role.

Job Description And Duties

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact [e-mail] , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process! You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

About this Role:

The role of the Payroll Desk Support is to provides a full range of accounting support services for the Service Center and FI$Cal Support Unit. This includes the distribution of payroll checks in all areas, reconciling all type of checks received with documents of claim payments and garnishment, processing master payroll documents.

Working Conditions

This role requires daily in-office attendance. DHCS is situated in midtown Sacramento on the second floor of a professional office building. Typical work requires prolonged sitting using a computer, calculator, and telephone, and interaction with co-workers and outside vendors. It’s conveniently located directly across from the scenic Capitol Park and State Capitol with access to public transportation, ample parking options, close to numerous restaurants and grocery stores for your convenience.

Minimum Requirements

• ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-532343
• Position #(s): 808-410-4177-101
• Working Title: Payroll Desk Support
• Classification: ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)
• Salary: $3,934.00 - $4,923.00 A
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all. DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom.

This position is located in East End Complex (EEC) across the street from the California State Capitol Park and the Rose Garden. The EEC is walking distance to public transportation and near various eateries.

The Fiscal Program’s Financial Management Division (FMD) works to accomplish DHCS’s mission through fiscal integrity, transparency, and accountability of approximately $202.7 billion annually. This is accomplished by overseeing the financial operations of DHCS, including financial reporting, resource management, and budget development and oversight. FMD provides guidance and consultation to programs on funding needs, expenditures, including contracts and purchasing, and audit support, while ensuring funds are accurately reported.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Final Filing Date

9/28/2026

Desirable Qualifications

• Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of others contacted during the course of work.
• Use tact and good judgment interacting professionally with all levels of management, staff and the public.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multitask.
• Foster a team environment and provide positive direction.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams) and Adobe.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability.

Benefits

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary.

DHCS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact:

Seema Sanghera

[phone]

[e-mail]

For any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact

EEO Officer

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Salary Information

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement

Salary: Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.