Senior Accountant - Payroll Specialist

City of Galt; Galt (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Buying Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

Job summary

The City of Galt is seeking a Senior Accountant - Payroll Specialist with extensive expertise in public agency accounting and government payroll systems. The role emphasizes adherence to GASB, GAAP, and FLSA regulations and maintaining absolute fiscal accountability for public funds.

This non-exempt, full-time position includes base pay increases and additional compensation eligibility, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within the City’s accounting

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in public agency accounting.
• Experience with complex government payroll systems.
• Knowledge of GASB, GAAP, and FLSA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile financial transactions within budget controls.
• Support audits and grant administration activities.
• Prepare financial reports and work papers for management review.
• Provide staff assistance to Accounting Manager and leadership.

Skills

Public sector accounting

Government payroll systems

GASB/GAAP/FLSA knowledge

Job description

ABOUT GALT

The City of Galt, located in the heart of California's Central Valley, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience. Known for its friendly community, excellent schools, and beautiful parks, Galt is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Conveniently situated along Highway 99, Galt provides easy access to both Sacramento and the Bay Area, making it a desirable location for families and professionals alike. The city hosts popular events such as the Galt Market, a vibrant open-air market that draws visitors from across the region. With a strong sense of community, affordable housing, and plenty of recreational opportunities, Galt is a growing city that still holds on to its welcoming, hometown feel. Join us in Galt — the Great American Little Town!

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Galt is accepting applications for Senior Accountant - Payroll Specialist.

The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in public agency accounting,

complex government payroll systems, and statutory regulations, including GASB, GAAP, and FLSA,

as well as a demonstrated ability to maintain absolute fiscal accountability for public funds.

* Please note: this recruitment may close before the advertised date if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Base Pay Increases:

Effective July 1, 2027: $43.75 - $53.18

ADDITIONAL PAY (UPON ASSIGNMENT AND ELIGIBILITY):

• Incentive Pay -Up to 5% incentive for City-approved educational courses.
• Longevity Pay- Beginning at 10 years of service, 5%; at 15 years of service, 7.5%.
• Bilingual Pay- $100 per month.
• Cell Phone Stipend- $75 per month.
• Medical-in-lieu- Employees who waive the City's medical coverage shall receive $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family.

BENEFITS:

• Home Buying Program -$25,000 interest-free loan to assist with the purchase of a home in Galt city limits.
• Tuition Reimbursement- Up to $4,000 per fiscal year.
• Holiday Pay- Fourteen (14) paid holidays: One (1) floating holiday and thirteen (13) fixed holidays observed: New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
• Vacation Leave- 80 hours per year for the first 4 years of service, 120 hours after 4 years, 160 hours after 10 years, 200 hours after 15 years, and 240 hours after 22 years.
• Vacation Credit- Those with 4+ years of prior public agency experience may request to accrue at a rate of 120 hours.
• Vacation Cash Out- Eligible employees may cash out up to 80 hours per year.
• Sick Leave- 96 hours per year.
• Admin Leave- 70 hours for exempt employees.
• Health Insurance- City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium (9 options), City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums.
• Life Insurance- City pays a $50,000 policy and a $1,500 policy for dependents.
• Long Term Disability- City-paid policy; benefit is up to 60% of base salary.
• EAP- Confidential employee assistance plan.

Unrepresented/Mid-Management

Non-Exempt

Under direction, performs a variety of advanced level accounting work including recording and reporting of financial transactions within budgetary controls; supports and implements accounting and auditing procedures and standards, reconciles financial activity, participates in audit activities, performs a variety of grant administration duties; prepares financial reports and work papers, performs review and analysis of funds and accounts including balance sheet, revenue and expenditure accounts, and provides highly responsible staff assistance to assigned management staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Accounting Manager or higher level management staff. No direct supervision of staff is exercised. May exercise technical and/or direct supervision over other accounting and clerical staff

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level in the Accountant series; positions at this level perform more complex duties and responsibilities, exercising a significant level of independent judgment in the performance of their duties; work assigned to this advanced level requires a specialized technical or functional expertise beyond the journey level such as diverse accounting systems, extensive labor cost allocations and considerable financial analysis/reporting requirements; positions may also be assigned lead supervisory duties over lower level staff when such assignments are a formal organizational responsibility supervising at least three subordinate staff members.

Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Prepares, maintains, analyzes, verifies, and reconciles complex financial transactions, statements, records, and reports; reconciles assigned accounts and makes adjustments