Payroll Accounting Technician

About the Department

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
 
The Marin County Department of Finance is responsible for the powers and duties of the offices of the auditor, controller, tax collector, treasurer, and public administrator. We serve as a collaborative partner and fiscal advisor to the County government in their consideration of fiscal decisions and planning. We strive to inspire and elevate public trust in County government by safeguarding the County’s financial integrity, advocating and implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance with mandates and fiduciary responsibilities.

Position Duties

The Department of Finance is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time, onsite position within the Payroll Division. This role requires a consistent physical presence at the historic Marin County Civic Center to support essential fiscal operations.

Under the supervision of the Payroll Manager and direction from the Senior Payroll Accounting Technician, the Payroll Accounting Technician performs simple to complex tasks including maintaining employee withholding and deduction data; interpreting and applying County policies and government payroll regulations; and processing related payroll transactions. In addition, the Payroll Accounting Technician assists with the analysis and evaluation of payroll, and direct pay of insurance premiums. This position requires attention to detail to ensure payroll is processed accurately, and according to County policies, collective bargaining agreements and applicable laws, while consistently meeting deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications

Our ideal candidate remains calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment. They possess exceptional customer service skills and handle inquiries with tact and diplomacy. This individual demonstrates a strong work ethic, prioritizes work effectively, and stays highly organized. They are proficient in Microsoft Office and excel at using advanced functions such as VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables. Additionally, they bring valuable experience leading or assisting with payroll processing for a medium-to-large business or government entity.

QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF

• Methods and procedures used in processing payroll documents and transactions.
• Practices, methods and procedures used in automated accounting, auditing and financial record keeping and report preparation.
• Principles and practices of auditing and reconciling a variety of financial and accounting documents and records.
• Computer applications related to payroll processing, including spreadsheet and data base applications.
• Standard office practices and procedures including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.

ABILITY TO

• Perform difficult technical payroll processing work.
• Provide assistance to payroll clerks in the preparation of bi-weekly payrolls.
• Learn County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and payroll procedures.
• Interpret and explain personnel and payroll matters.
• Analyze and solve problems related to payroll processing.
• Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with various levels of County employees and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
One year of experience as a Payroll Accounting Technician Trainee; OR equivalent to completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter units) with major course work in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field and one year of responsible payroll record keeping experience or related accounting/bookkeeping experience. Additional payroll experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Other Qualifications

If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Dario Aguilar at dario.aguilar@marincounty.gov. 

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.  The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
  
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
  
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.  

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