Payroll Technician I/II

Tulare County, CA; Visalia (CA); Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tulare County is seeking qualified staff for the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office to establish an employment list for current and future payroll positions. The vacancy may be filled at Level I or Level II, with the Visalia Courthouse as the current work location and a 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday–Friday schedule.

Salary ranges are Level I: $4,554–$5,551 monthly and Level II: $5,010–$6,106 monthly. Employment may require background checks and other pre-employment screenings.

Qualifikationen

• Four years of increasingly responsible payroll accounting experience (Level I).
• Five years of increasingly responsible payroll accounting experience or one year as Payroll Technician I (County of Tulare) (Level II).
• Equivalent to graduation from college with an associate degree (60 semester units) in accounting, public or business administration with applicable experience.
• Knowledge of current office practices, general accounting and payroll processing laws and regulations.

Aufgaben

• Assist departments in processing payroll forms authorizing payroll actions and deductions, leaves, overtime, and pay adjustments.
• Assist special districts with payroll actions and quarterly tax filings.
• Monitor and review payroll reports to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Kenntnisse

Payroll processing

Payroll laws

Communication

Accounting principles

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Associate degree in accounting/public/business administration

Tools

County accounting system

Jobbeschreibung

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and possible future vacancies within the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Based on meeting the qualifications this vacancy can be filled at either Level I or Level II.

Current vacancy is at the Visalia Courthouse. The work schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Salary Information:

• Level I: $4,554 - $5,551 Monthly
• Level II: $5,010 0 $6,106 Monthly

• Assist departments in the processing of payroll forms authorizing payroll actions such as change of status transactions, tax and insurance deductions, contract negotiation payments, leaves with and without pay calculations, and overtime pay computations, payroll adjustments related to vacation, sick leave, donations, change of benefit plans, and pay-off for terminated employees.
• Assist special districts in the processing of payroll forms authorizing payroll actions such as new employment and terminations, and quarterly tax filings.
• Monitor and review payroll reports and documents to assure completeness and accuracy.

In addition to the above, Level II:

• Review and provide information for journal voucher entries on the County accounting system.
• Obtain, be knowledgeable and educate departmental Payroll staff and management on new Federal and State laws and regulations affecting payroll operations.
• Verify payroll accuracy prior to distribution.

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade for both Level I and Level II.

Experience:

Level I:

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible payroll accounting experience.

OR

• Equivalent to graduation from college with an associate degree (60 semester units) in accounting, public or business administration and two (2) years of increasingly responsible payroll accounting experience.

Level II:

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible payroll accounting experience or one (1) year of experience as a Payroll Technician I for the County of Tulare.

OR

• Equivalent to graduation from college with an associate degree (60 semester units) in accounting, public or business administration and three (3) years of increasingly responsible payroll accounting experience.

Knowledge of for Level I and Level II:

• Current office practices, procedures and terminology.
• Correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Federal and State laws pertaining to payroll processing activities.
• Principles and practices of payroll processing.
• General accounting practices and procedures.

Skill/Ability to for Level I and Level II:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Communicate sufficiently to interpret and explain technical information to others.

Desirable Employment Standards:

• Effective supervisory techniques, county policies, procedures and regulations related to payroll operations.
• Electronic payroll and leave systems.
• Electronic labor management systems.

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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