NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Accounting Assistant I/II - Payroll
Galt, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$22.49/hr - $30.45/hr
2+ years expThe City of Galt is seeking a motivated full-time Accounting Assistant I/II for the Payroll Division. The ideal candidate will handle payroll records, ensure accuracy, and support payroll operations while collaborating effectively with team members.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Processes and maintains payroll records; reviews timesheets, payroll changes and related information for completeness and accuracy, resolves problems and enters data into the payroll system to produce the City’s payroll checks and related documents and reports, including retirement reports
Receives, reviews, verifies, and processes time recording documents to prepare payroll for all City employees; audits such documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with rules and regulations; prepares and balances payroll reports and records
Processes, calculates, and maintains records of a variety of payroll actions, including new-hire set up, overtime hours, cost-of-living adjustments, incentive and/or premium pay, retroactive pay, benefits withholdings, wage garnishments, workers’ compensation claims, and final paychecks and pay-offs based on appropriate provisions; maintains employee records for voluntary and non-voluntary deductions
Provides various payroll-related information to departments and outside agencies and, as requested, to others within the restrictions of law
Calculates, reconciles, and prepares payment for employee insurances, retirement, taxes and other employee deductions and benefits
Prepares and distributes payroll tax forms and 1099’s on an annual basis as well as other forms and reports required by law
Reconciles retirement and various reports to the general ledger
Performs a variety of routine to complex administrative and technical account support duties related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, utility billing, business licensing, payroll and/or department-specific technical account duties, including posting, balancing, adjusting, and maintaining manual and computerized account and financial records according to established policies and procedures
Verifies, posts, and records a variety of financial transactions; prepares and maintains databases, records, and a variety of periodic and special financial, accounting, and statistical reports; generates reports by computer and balances them appropriately
Maintains a variety of ledgers, registers, and journals according to established account policies and procedures; reconciles transactions and data as directed; records changes and resolves differences; maintains the accuracy of accounting and financial records
Generates and assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial, summary, and technical reports
Performs general office support duties including opening and routing mail and deliveries, preparing correspondence, filing and recordkeeping, duplicating and distributing various written material, and ordering and keeping office supplies inventory
Assists customers, departments, and employees by providing answers and information regarding specific account information, discrepancies, general accounting procedures, and/or department specific issues and problems; researches issues regarding specific transactions; updates related files and departments on action items
May provide direction and training to lower-level or less experienced staff in area of assignment
Assists with the year-end closing process
Assists supervisor(s) with special projects as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Dependable, detail-oriented individual who can demonstrate strong accuracy and confidentiality
Ability to work with data systems to prepare payroll and provide support with CalPERS reporting requirements
Ability to meet deadlines and communicate clearly
Ability to provide support to employees and collaborate effectively with team members
Motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to payroll operations and the Finance department
Equivalent to graduation from high school
Two (2) years of responsible experience in financial and/or accounting recordkeeping for Accounting Assistant I
In addition to the above, two (2) years of experience equivalent to the Accounting Assistant I for Accounting Assistant II
Knowledge of terminology and practices of financial and account document processing and recordkeeping, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, utility billing, payroll, and business licensing
Knowledge of business arithmetic and basic financial and statistical techniques
Knowledge of recordkeeping principles and procedures
Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation
Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff
Ability to perform detailed account and financial office support work accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to respond to and effectively prioritize multiple phone calls and other requests for service
Ability to interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures
Ability to make accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations
Ability to enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform assigned work
Ability to establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
Ability to operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software application programs
Ability to use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and regulatory guidelines
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer
Vision to read printed material and a computer screen
Hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and background investigation, including fingerprinting
Benefits
Medical-in-lieu
Incentives
Longevity Pay
Bilingual Pay
Home Buying Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Holiday Pay
Vacation Leave
Vacation Credit
Vacation Cash Out
Sick Leave
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
EAP
CASH IN-LIEU OF GROUP INSURANCE
DENTAL
VISION PLAN
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
HOLIDAYS
VACATION CREDIT
VACATION CASH OUT
SICK LEAVE
SICK LEAVE CASH OUT/CALPERS SERVICE CREDIT
BILINGUAL PAY
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY
LONGEVITY
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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