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Police Department Payroll Technician

Oxnard 93030, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$48K/yr - $72K/yr

2+ years exp

The City of Oxnard’s Police Department is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrative Services Technician to manage payroll operations. The role involves processing timesheets, handling payroll inquiries, and assisting in grant billing while providing internal and external customer service.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Review, verify, and enter payroll on a (bi) weekly basis

Review and prepare prior pay period adjustments

Review and prepare payroll grant charges

Review and maintain work schedules

Research and respond to police payroll inquiries

Track various types of department overtime

Assist in overtime calculations for grant billing and task force billing

Provide training and assistance in payroll system & scheduling software

Cross-train in accounts payable

Provides internal and external customer service and support; responds to inquiries, complaints and requests for information; performs basic research and gathers required information; and/or refers customers to appropriate resource for more complex requests

Processes transactions which may include: purchase order/invoice processing; resource requests; processing timesheets; fees/payment processing; account reconciliations; and applications processing

Enters, reviews, updates, verifies, tracks and/or maintains system data, files, documentation and records related to assignment area; runs and produces routine reports; performs calculations and verifies data

Prepares, issues and/or distributes correspondence, notices, permits, licenses, forms, documents, reports and/or other records

Monitors required supplies and equipment maintenance needs; initiates purchase or service requests

Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Reconciling payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions

Entering invoices and verifying information

Updating and reconciling payment batches

Preparing check runs

Processing returned checks

Verifying and reconciling bank statements and accounts

Perform data entry

Responding to vendor questions

Performing collections or referring accounts to recovery services

Processing payroll

Running standard financial reports

Qualification

Payroll processingAccounts payableData entryAccounting experienceCustomer serviceMultitaskingCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Two (2) years of experience in area of assignment preferably in accounting and/or payroll

May need a valid Class C Drivers license

Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors

Successful completion of a police background investigation may be required, with requirements determined by the City of Oxnard

Benefits

Retirement Contributions: New members (as defined by PEPRA), 2% @ 62; "Classic" members 2% @ 55. The employee will be required to pay a portion of their annual earnings toward their retirement. The City of Oxnard does not participate in social security.

Vacation Accrual Rates: Full time employees accrue vacation leave at a rate of 4.39-8.08 hours per pay period based on years of service.

Sick Leave Accrual Rate: Full time employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 3.70 hours per pay period.

Deferred Compensation: The City contributes 1% to a deferred compensation program.

Bilingual Pay: A regular full time employee may receive bilingual pay at the rate of $50.00-$125.00 bi-weekly depending on the level the employee is required to provide bilingual services as determined by the City Manager or designee.

Educational Incentive: Employees earn educational incentive pay for educational attainments not required by the classification. The educational incentive pay is as follows: Associates degree - 2.5%, Bachelor's degree – 3%, Graduate degree – 3.5%

Health and dental: Employees can choose from a variety of medical plans provided by the City. The City's contribution to medical coverage is outlined below: Level One – For employees hired before January 1, 2023, the City contributes $1,543.00 per month toward medical insurance premiums and an additional $74.21 per month toward dental insurance premiums. Employees will receive cash back if the medical plan they choose is less than the City’s monthly contribution of $1,543.00 per month. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive cash back in the amount $1,243.00 per month provided they provide proof of other qualifying coverage. Any unused dental premium monies are paid to the employee. Level Two- For employees hired on or after January 1, 2023, the City will contribute $1,956.00 towards medical insurance premiums with no cash back. Employees who waive medical insurance will receive $500.00 per month cash back provided they show proof of other qualifying coverage. The City will continue to provide $74.21 per month towards dental insurance.

Life Insurance: City employees receive Basic Life Coverage and have the option to purchase additional insurance.

Tuition Reimbursement: Full-time employees are eligible for 100% reimbursement of the costs of tuition, registration fees, laboratory fees, and books to a maximum of $1,000 per fiscal year for work related coursework.

Holidays: The City observes 12 holidays per year.