Payroll Technician
CLASS TITLE: Payroll Technician
DEFINITION
Under general direction, prepares, processes, calculates, balances and inputs Agency payroll. Performs calculations and reviews the preparatory work of Account II positions. Maintains payroll and related records. Performs other related tasks as assigned.
DUTIES
1. Prepares and calculates and inputs payroll data
2. Inputs payroll to Sonoma County Office of Education system, generates pay warrants
3. Processes payroll taxes
4. Calculates and processes retirement account contributions.
5. Processes new employees
6. Assists in and performs:
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Employee Benefit Records
- Maintaining employee personnel files
- Purchase order assignment and auditing
7. Typing, filing, computer use, answering telephone
8. Regular contact with employees and the public
9. Perform other duties as assigned
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF:
1. Methods, practices and terminology of school district financial record keeping
2. Federal and State Laws and Regulations relative to payroll processing
3. General Office and computer skills
4. Advanced accounting procedures
ABILITY TO:
Perform complex accounting, payroll and clerical functions with speed and accuracy; operate office machines, prepare and maintain accurate and complete records and reports; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work; deal effectively and pleasantly with school personnel, parents, other employees and the general public; type accurately, proficient use of 10-key, answer telephones.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
1. Graduation from High School, completion of accounting certificate at professional school or junior college
2. Three years experience in accounting, bookkeeping and payroll preferably with a school district, non-profit or public agency.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A valid California Class C Driver’s License