Accounting Technician - Payroll

Definition and Class Characteristics

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Monterey One Water is looking for a professional and knowledgeable individual with payroll background to join the finance department. The ideal candidate will be a team player, proactive, and have strong communication skills.

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DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of technical and administrative functions, with an emphasis on payroll; processes, reconciles, verifies, and maintains a variety of, payroll (including those related to accounting), benefit, financial, and statistical records; updates payroll software tables to reflect new memoranda of understanding and new regulations; and performs other job-related duties as required.

The Accounting Technician - Payroll primarily performs technical work related to the payroll function, while also providing a variety of accounting support related to payroll, include account reconciliations, position costing, and preparation or statistical and routine reports. This position works independently, applying well developed program knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative. Incumbents are expected to coordinate multiple and concurrent activities while exercising confidentiality on payroll, personnel matters, and sensitive issues with minimal assistance. Assignments are performed with the expectation that incumbents have the ability to choose among alternatives in solving job problems and work productively in the absence of a supervisor. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Employees at this level typically apply specialized program knowledge to self-direct the accounting tasks that are essential to the accomplishment of the unit’s desired services or products. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results. This position is distinguished from the Accountant position, in that the latter is responsible for providing professional level accounting support.

Essential Functions

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Ability to:

Required Education and Experience:

Equivalent to graduation from a two-year college or university with a degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field and five (5) years of experience in performing payroll office work, including preparing and processing payroll and related reports and transactions. Public agency payroll experience and knowledge of enterprise and integrated financial recordkeeping software systems is highly desirable.

Possession of valid California Motor Vehicle Driver’s license and be insurable with the Agency’s insurance at the standard rate, and continue to meet the established driving standards as a condition of employment for this position or suitable alternative transportation to be approved by the Agency.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Physical Demands

M1W Values

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

This position is part of the General Employee Association (GEA)

Health Care Coverage

Anthem Blue Cross through ACWA JPIA. Agency pays 100% of the employee contribution and a substantial portion of the dependent contribution.

Dental Care Coverage

MetLife. Agency pays 100% of the employee contribution and a substantial portion of the dependent contribution.

Vision Care Coverage

MetLife. Agency pays 100% of the employee contribution and a substantial portion of the dependent contribution.

Life & AD&D Insurance

MetLife. 1x employee's annual salary plus $15,000, maximum of $265,000, paid by Agency.

LTD/STD

MetLife. Paid by Agency.

Retirement

CalPERS. Local Misc.:

Employees pay 100% of the employee portion.

Six month waiting period, accrual every pay period. 440 is the max accrual.

Sick Leave

Employees are granted 96 hours of sick leave, accrued per pay period. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee may accrue due to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) sick leave conversion credit accumulation upon retirement.

Bereavement Leave

Up to five days per incident. Employees can use sick, vacation, compensatory time, or Admin leave.

Military Leave

Temporary military leaves of absence will be granted to engage in ordered military duty.

Holidays

13 paid Holidays per year + 1 floating holiday per year.

EAP

The Agency provides and pays for an EAP Program through Claremont EAP.

Education Incentive

The employee will be reimbursed for books and tuition only and the employee will receive reimbursement of the course with a grade of "C" or higher. There is a 6 month waiting period for this benefit. Reimbursement is limited to the following maximums:

Community College

Optional Benefits

AFLAC, Flexible Spending Account (unreimbursed medical and dependent care) and Deferred Compensation Plan (Principal, no matching funds).