Senior Payroll Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
20141897SPosition Title
Senior Payroll TechnicianLocation
District OfficeDepartment
Payroll DIST (DEPT)Position Number
1C0439Percentage of Full Time
100%FLSA
Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)Months per Year
12Min Salary
$81,336 (annual)Max Salary
$103,908 (annual)Position Type
Classified PositionsWho We Are
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice. We achieve this through broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.
The College and the District
The San Mateo County Community College District is home to Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College. All three of our colleges are designated as Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) enrolling approximately 32,000 students each academic year. San Mateo County Community College District has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the San Mateo County Community College District’s Educational Services & Planning website.
Who We Want
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits that diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners in strengthening the culture of equity and antiracism throughout the District. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals.
The Position
A Senior Payroll Technician performs complex and detailed accounting clerical work relating to auditing, processing, and maintaining manual and online employee payroll and related employment records in a central district finance department. The Senior Payroll Technician exercises independent judgment while initiating and coordinating office procedures and strict timelines for the monthly payroll. Under direction, the Senior Payroll Technician performs the required auditing, processing, adjusting, coding, balancing, extending, summarizing, and maintenance of manual and online employee payroll records. Public contact is extensive and involves college and district staff, faculty, regulatory agencies, and governmental agencies for the purpose of exchanging policy and procedural information. A moderate degree of independent judgment and creativity are required to apply well-prescribed procedures to auditing and comparisons of data and to data entry, as well as to resolve frequent minor and occasional major problems that may occur. Consequences of errors in judgment can be costly in employee time and in money. The Senior Payroll Technician may lead the work of student assistants and other staff as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.
- Exchanges information with college staff and others regarding payroll matters such as setup of online and manual payroll documentation, temporary and regular employee payroll files, pay rate and work hour adjustments, overpayments and amounts due, retirement system enrollment, voluntary and mandatory deductions, salary calculations and other related matters, as well as to provide and/or interpret operating policies and procedures
- Collects, audits, and verifies accuracy of source documents related to employee files and compensation, including pay rates, salary computations, employee status, benefit/deductions, processing and account codes, hours and dates, and employee eligibility
- Processes wage garnishments, dues, benefit programs and voluntary contributions, paycheck cancellations, reversals, reissues, advances, and stop payments as necessary
- Audits, corrects, and maintains accurate payroll data in order to assist with the preparation of payments and reports for payroll taxes, leave plans, year-end W-2 forms, District programs, etc.
- Collects, audits, posts, balances, summarizes, and distributes pay warrants and processes off-schedule pay warrants as required
- Sets up and maintains temporary and regular employee payroll records and related online and manual files in accordance with the record retention and disposal requirements established by District policies and procedures and federal and state regulations
- Posts statistical data, cancellations and revisions of journals and ledgers
- Provides information to federal, state, and private auditors as requested and required
- Compiles payroll and related source documents for a variety of special and regular reports
- Operates a variety of office equipment, including computers, calculators, copiers, telephones
- Uses a database to enter, modify, research, retrieve, and format data for payroll processing, financial, statistical, and other documentation and reports
- Uses a variety of computer software to compose and prepare a variety of correspondence, spreadsheets, memoranda, and reports as assigned
- Researches and keeps informed of present and pending labor laws, California Education Code, District policies and procedures and federal and state regulations governing payroll
- Assists in developing, maintaining, and adhering to schedules and deadlines for processing payrolls, direct deposits, pay warrant disbursements, and various reports
- Serves on a variety of District committees as requested; attends meetings, workshops and training as requested
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or the equivalent in business administration, accounting, or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Successful large and complex payroll or related accounting clerical experience of increasing responsibility using an information management or an automated payroll system
- Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
- Experience with the organization and maintenance of electronic and manual files and records
- Experience with computer data entry, modification, and retrieval
- Demonstrated skill in using spreadsheet and other computer software to compile data and prepare reports, correspondence and memoranda
- Demonstrated skill in multi-tasking, prioritizing workloads, and working independently
- Demonstrated skill in working as part of a customer service team
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of general accounting clerical principles and procedures, preferably as used in public agencies
- Knowledge of general principles of fund accounting
- Skill in working accurately with financial and statistical data
- Skill in comparing data and applying prescribed policies and procedures to accurately audit and code a variety of documents
- Skill in respectful, tactful and sensitive interaction with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
- Skill in entering, modifying and retrieving data using a computer
- Skill in written and oral communication, including public speaking
- Skill in using spreadsheets, word processing and other computer software to compose and prepare tracking tools, reports, correspondence and memoranda
- Skill in working effectively as part of a customer service team
- Skill in organizing data, setting up, tracking and maintaining data in electronic and manual files
- Ability to coordinate, anticipate, and resolve workload issues and problems
- Skill in working accurately under deadline pressure
- Ability to adapt effectively to changes in procedures and delivery of customer services
Physical Requirements
This classification requires sensitive oral and written communication; attention to detail; visual acuity; data comparison; flexibility and adaptability; manual dexterity; tact and discretion; multi-tasking; working under deadline pressure; and patience in order to perform the essential functions.
Benefits
Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.
Open Date
10/22/2024First Review Date
11/12/2024Open Until Filled
YesSpecial Instructions Summary
Required Application Materials
All applicants are required to submit:
1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).
2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.
3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant’s cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.
Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.
For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Web Page: www.smccd.edu/hr
All applicants are required to submit:
1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).
2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.
3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicant’s cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicant’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.
Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.
For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Web Page: www.smccd.edu/hr
Conditions of Employment
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:
1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.
1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.
EEO Statement
The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.
Accommodations
Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
Annual Security Report
San Mateo County Community College District’s (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2021–2023) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2024 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.
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