Payroll Technician at Poway Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
The job of Payroll Technician is done for the purpose/s of performing all phases of responsible technical and payroll support related to the preparation of major payrolls for the District; processing payroll and related records for assigned classified, certificated, and hourly employees; responding to complex and unusual payroll problems and computational questions; assuring District employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner, accuracy of program and funds distribution, and compliance with mandated requirements; and preparing and maintaining a variety of confidential records and reports related to assigned functions. This job reports to the Director of Payroll.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or equivalent and at least two years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a computerized payroll system environment. Public sector payroll experience in a school district is highly desirable. College-level coursework, specialized training, or completion of a payroll certification is desirable.
This position is located in the District Office. This position is for a Payroll Technician and is located at the District Office of Poway United School District and is 8 hrs per day (40 hours a week)/12 months per year. The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be active for 12 months
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or equivalent and at least two years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a computerized payroll system environment. Public sector payroll experience in a school district is highly desirable. College-level coursework, specialized training, or completion of a payroll certification is desirable.
This position is located in the District Office. This position is for a Payroll Technician and is located at the District Office of Poway United School District and is 8 hrs per day (40 hours a week)/12 months per year. The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be active for 12 months
Comments and Other Information
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
Benefits include:
Retirement – CalPERS
Holidays – 16 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract)
Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service
Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)
Medical and Prescription Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Travel Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness/Mental Health Benefit
Flexible Benefit Plan Options
For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits
Comments and Other Information
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
Benefits include:
Retirement – CalPERS
Holidays – 16 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract)
Vacation – Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service
Sick Leave – 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)
Medical and Prescription Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Travel Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness/Mental Health Benefit
Flexible Benefit Plan Options
For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at: https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/benefits
Application Deadline
6/5/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/21/2025
Contact
Christine Holbrook
858-521-2800
858-521-2800
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$27.09 - $34.68 Per Hour
$27.09 - $34.68 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time