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Payroll Technician I (Payroll Department)

Employer
Elk Grove Unified School District
Location
Elk Grove, CA, US
Salary
Salary Schedule #21, Range 451, $21.73 - $28.94 per hour, depending upon work experience - See Salary Schedule Link Below


Job Description / Essential Elements:

ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE: PAYROLL TECHNICIAN I

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Manager-Compensation and Benefits, perform accounting work in the preparation, processing, verification and maintenance of payroll and related records for District certificated and classified personnel.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Payroll Technician I performs a variety of specialized accounting duties in area of processing payroll and related records for assigned payrolls. Payroll Technician II's are assigned more complex payroll functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide quality customer service in assisting employees with payroll issues.

Organize, prepare and maintain payroll record information for certificated and classified personnel.

Review and verify coding and input data for regular and variable payrolls; audit payroll information for accuracy.

Maintain voluntary deduction files to include computation, input, verification and balancing to the payroll register.

Audit and input employee W4, DE4, W5 and other forms.

Communicate with District active and retired employees and various governmental and insurance agencies regarding payroll and employee deductions, and related record-keeping requirements, standards and procedures.

Distribute payroll warrants and W2 forms.

Generate and audit salaries for classified and certificated personnel.

Perform related duties as assigned.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and techniques involved in payroll preparation, monitoring and control.

Practices and procedures of payroll record-keeping and filing.

Tax withholding, voluntary deductions, garnishments and fringe benefits.

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.

Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Telephone techniques and etiquette.

Operation of a computer terminal and other office equipment.

ABILITY TO:

Perform responsible payroll record-keeping duties.

Learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Process payroll and related records for assigned payrolls.

Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Complete work with many interruptions.

Type at a minimum of 35 words per minute from clear copy.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Operate a computer and standard office equipment.

Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance.

Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

See to read a variety of materials.

Hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone.

Sit for extended periods of time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years of financial record-keeping and bookkeeping experience including some experience in the preparation of payroll records.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

Constant interruptions.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements

Please complete our on-line application in full.

Please scan required documents.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED MUST BE IN .PDF FORMAT.

  • Letter of Introduction (Letter must be signed.)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letter of Recommendation no more than 6 months old. Letters must be signed.)
  • Resume
  • Typing Certificate (Must attach a certificate verifying typing speed of 35 (net) words per minute on a 5 minute timed test at the time the application is submitted.)


Comments and Other Information

The Certificate requirement is available in the Information/Testing link above.

The Elk Grove Unified School District (hereinafter EGUSD) desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are free from harassment and are assured of equal access and opportunities in accordance with law. EGUSD prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. No person should be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, EGUSD will provide you with one upon notice.

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