Payroll/Retirement Specialist I at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position performs specialized and complex accounting and payroll duties involving the analysis, audit and processing of school districts classified and certificated payroll ensuring classified and certificated County Office and school district employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner. Performs specialized retirement reconciliations and reports for State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS), Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS), Social Security, Medicare and other retirement systems for district employees county-wide; benefits reconciliations. Serves as a technical resource to external district staff concerning payroll functions. Serve as backup to Business Systems Specialist to process forms and pay warrants.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: -Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be four years of increasingly responsible experience in payroll/accounting or related or graduation from an accredited college; including coursework in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field. -High school diploma or equivalent. -Proven ability to read, interpret and apply sound judgment to a variety of documents, financial, and statistical records. -Demonstrated experience in spreadsheet computer applications. Desired: -College level coursework in accounting or related field. -Experience in a school district, county office of education, or governmental agency. -CASBO, ACSA, or related school business or payroll certifications.
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:
- Copy of Transcript (if applicable)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current)
- Resume (Please include dates worked for each place of employment)
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: -Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be four years of increasingly responsible experience in payroll/accounting or related or graduation from an accredited college; including coursework in accounting, business administration, finance or a related field. -High school diploma or equivalent. -Proven ability to read, interpret and apply sound judgment to a variety of documents, financial, and statistical records. -Demonstrated experience in spreadsheet computer applications. Desired: -College level coursework in accounting or related field. -Experience in a school district, county office of education, or governmental agency. -CASBO, ACSA, or related school business or payroll certifications.
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:
- Copy of Transcript (if applicable)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current)
- Resume (Please include dates worked for each place of employment)
Comments and Other Information
This recruitment serves to fill a current vacancy in the Business Services department and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within 6 months.
All applicants must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Please review the job description carefully before applying to ensure you meet the job requirements. Selected candidates will be contacted for testing.
SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS. Benefits include medical, dental, vision & life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.
Comments and Other Information
This recruitment serves to fill a current vacancy in the Business Services department and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within 6 months.
All applicants must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Please review the job description carefully before applying to ensure you meet the job requirements. Selected candidates will be contacted for testing.
SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS. Benefits include medical, dental, vision & life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.
Application Deadline
4/10/2025 11:30 AM Pacific
Date Posted
1/8/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Grade 36: $4,651 - $9,457/month. Range represents steps 1-25. Salary step placement is determined by directly related experience & education in accordance with Merit System Rule 4872.1. Step placements beyond step 13 require cabinet approval.
Length of Work Year
12 month position, 260 paid days per year, M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch break
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Anticipated Start Date
ASAP