NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Payroll and Accounting Technician
Rancho Cordova, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $91K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Payroll and Accounting Technician to join the City of Rancho Cordova's Finance Department. The role involves processing payroll, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with payroll laws while providing exceptional service to city employees.
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Responsibilities
Processes the City’s bi-weekly and monthly payroll by reviewing timecard entries for timely submission and accuracy, calculating special pay and retroactive adjustments, confirming the accuracy of payroll information in the system, and ensuring that payroll is submitted by the deadline each pay period
Processes payroll taxes close quarter and year-end; reconcile quarterly tax reports to the General Ledger
Extracts payroll data from the City’s Human Resources and Information System (HRIS) and post into the City’s financial system; maintains a high level of proficiency in utilizing the City’s Payroll and HRIS
Serves as the payroll point of contact for the organization by providing payroll information and advice on payroll policies and procedures
Reconciles the General Ledger payroll accounts monthly and identifies adjusting entries
Processes, codes, and reconciles invoices for various benefit plans and ensures timely payment
Assists in the maintenance of employee benefit elections in various benefit systems
Reviews and processes personnel transactions for the City’s payroll system, if applicable; identifies errors or deviations and resolves with department staff
Monitors temporary employee and retiree annuitant hours to ensure maximum hours are not exceeded and that employees are enrolled/unenrolled in benefits based on hours worked
Prepares various payroll reports for internal and external purposes; maintain payroll files and confidential reports
Prepares special reports and/or supplemental data for required forms as necessary; develops spreadsheets of varying sizes and complexity; utilizes database management systems
Makes mathematical and/or statistical calculations of salary, deductions, leave adjustments, wage attachments and other payroll related adjustments
Responds to employee questions and request for assistance concerning payroll actions
Maintain confidentiality of records and information concerning other city employees that is part of the payroll process
Works closely with the cashier on the daily cash reconciliation; ensures all payments are posted to the correct General Ledger account
Reviews and posts cash receipt transactions into City's General Ledger; substantiates or resolves complex financial transactions by analyzing and auditing materials, revenue streams, transactions, and documents; reconciling statements and transactions; using initiative and sound independent judgement on difficult procedural
Compiles and develops information for special studies and reports from a variety of resources; completes various special projects that include the coordination, research and development of systems and procedures
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrates accuracy, integrity, and strong attention to detail
Excels at managing complex payroll and accounting tasks
Understands principles and practices of municipal finance and payroll
Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all matters
Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Provides exceptional service and support to internal City staff
Principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in municipal finance, accounting, and payroll
Rules and laws governing payroll
Standard accounting practices and principles
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Mathematical principles
Principles and practices used in establishing and maintaining files and information retrieval systems
Principles and practices of customer service
Techniques and methods of effective oral and written communications
Research methods and techniques
Identify and correct errors in mathematical computations and improper entries on a variety of documents
Perform mathematical calculations and complex data processing tasks rapidly and accurately
Maintain a high level of confidentiality of a wide range of sensitive information
Work without direct supervision; exercise initiative and sound judgement
Work independently and as a team member
Recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines
Prepare clear, concise, grammatically correct documents, emails, and reports
Maintain attention to detail by prioritizing work and coordinating several activities simultaneously despite interruptions
Maintain integrity of work by taking responsibility and accountability for completion of work and customer interactions and maintaining punctuality and attendance at work
Perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication
Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
Establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted in the course of work
Equivalent to the completion of a high school diploma supplemented by courses in Finance and Accounting
Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in Finance and Accounting or a closely related field
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license
Preferred
Experience in municipal government is desirable
Benefits
Choice of a generous monthly stipend for Medical/Dental/Vision or Cash in Lieu of Medical Insurance.
13 paid holidays per year.
Universal Time Off (combined vacation and sick leave).
CalPERS Retirement.
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500/fiscal year
Alternate work schedules available
Onsite fitness area & many more employee perks.
457 and 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan
Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
Cash-in-lieu - If your total health, vision and/or dental premium costs are lower than $300, you may receive the difference as cash in lieu up to a total of $300.
Retiree Health - CalPERS plans made available, and retiree medical contribution offered toward the cost of the plan.
Dental - Delta Dental PPO
Vision - Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Universal Time Off Cash Out - Employees may cash out up to 80 hours in fiscal year 24/25.
Bereavement Leave - On the date of hire, employees are entitled to 24 hours of Bereavement Leave per event due to the death of a member of an employee's immediate family.
Holidays - 13 Holidays per year.
Winter Break - Reviewed by the City Manager each year.
Life Insurance - $50,000 life insurance policy
Long Term Disability
Social Security - No
Employee Assistant Plan (EAP) - Available to employee and immediate family.
Wellness Program - On-site fitness room, shower and lockers and ping pong tables available for employee use.
Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $2,500 per fiscal year.
Training and Development - Available and encouraged for each employee.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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