Senior Payroll Supervisor — Hybrid Leadership (Public Sector)

City of Mountain View; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Mountain View is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to lead payroll for the entire City workforce, including police, fire, staff, and hourly/seasonal employees. You will ensure FLSA compliance, address labor agreements, and manage retirement reporting from timekeeping to the general ledger.

You will supervise a small team, providing guidance on complex payroll matters, and drive ongoing improvements while maintaining strong internal controls and timely, accurate payroll processing.

Qualifications

• Experience administering payroll in a public agency.
• Strong understanding of FLSA, nonstandard work schedules.
• Ability to interpret labor agreements and retirement reporting.
• Proven leadership and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll for the City workforce, including police, fire, and staff.
• Lead day-to-day payroll processing and provide oversight and approval.
• Resolve complex payroll issues and implement process improvements.
• Coordinate with Finance leadership, HR, and departments citywide.

Skills

Payroll administration

Public sector payroll

FLSA compliance

Team leadership

Payroll accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA or CPP desirable

Master’s degree helpful

Tools

Central Square Financial Enterprise

Tyler Munis

Job description

The City of Mountain View is seeking a Senior Payroll Accountant to lead payroll for the entire City workforce, including police, fire, staff, and hourly/seasonal employees. You will ensure FLSA compliance, address labor agreements, and manage retirement reporting from timekeeping to the general ledger.

You will supervise a small team, providing guidance on complex payroll matters, and drive ongoing improvements while maintaining strong internal controls and timely, accurate payroll processing.