Senior Payroll Technician

Orange County Department of Education; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Department of Education seeks a Senior Payroll Technician to ensure accurate and timely payroll for OCDE and partner districts. The role will prepare and audit payroll transactions, interpret complex laws, and resolve issues while maintaining records and providing guidance.

The position requires five+ years in payroll/timekeeping, plus an associate degree in bookkeeping or related field. Collaboration with internal teams and external agencies ensures regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in bookkeeping, accounting, or a closely related field.
• At least five (5) years of experience in performing timekeeping and payroll duties and functions; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly specialized payroll functions to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Prepare and audit payroll transactions and interpret complex payroll laws.
• Research and resolve payroll issues and maintain payroll records.
• Provide technical guidance to employees and district staff.

Skills

Payroll

Timekeeping

Auditing

Regulations

Education

Associate's degree in bookkeeping

Job description

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

Job Summary

The Senior Payroll Technician performs highly specialized payroll functions to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for the Orange County Department of Education and partner school districts. This position prepares and audits payroll transactions, interprets complex payroll laws and collective bargaining agreements, researches and resolves payroll issues, maintains payroll records, and provides technical guidance to employees and district staff. The Senior Payroll Technician also collaborates with internal departments and external agencies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while supporting continuous

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Associate's degree in bookkeeping, accounting, or a closely related field.
• At least five (5) years of experience in performing timekeeping and payroll duties and functions; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Notice to Applicants:

If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA