Payroll Clerk Technician #9-25/26 at Moreno Valley Unified School District
About the Employer
The Moreno Valley Unified School District’s goal is "Excellence on Purpose." In order to achieve this goal, the Human Resources Division works toward building a foundation of employee excellence through a diverse and dedicated work force.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under supervision to perform a variety of complex clerical work involving the maintenance of various financial, payroll and statistical records.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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DEFINITION
Under supervision to perform a variety of complex clerical work involving the maintenance of various financial, payroll, statistical records, and prepare documents on a computer system.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Prepares district payrolls, reports, and related documents; posts, assembles, tabulates, computes, compares, and files financial data, applying standard formula and using predetermined guides; monitors adherence to laws, policies, and good accounting practices relating to payroll accounting; applies both classified and certificated rules and regulations in determining payments and maintaining records; reviews and analyzes payroll data including computer listings and printouts and microfiche records; computes and initiates adjustment for correction of salary payment and deductions; maintains sick and vacation leaves, oversees industrial leaves, payroll and other records; operates a variety of office machines including data terminal, calculator, microfiche equipment, etc.; prepares, changes, and audits payroll data retained in computer; answers correspondence and inquiries regarding assignment data, time-reporting methods, and rules and regulations regarding payroll matters; may contact other agencies, schools, and businesses to arrange and discuss matters relating to payroll; works under considerable or extreme pressure of deadlines and work volume; exercises independent judgment with regard to financial matters; provides discrete payroll information, as authorized by supervisor, to loan companies, courts, public agencies, and other units of the district; and other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of: Basic methods, terminology and practices of payroll, bookkeeping and financial record keeping; general office practices, computerized office automation systems and office machines.
Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions; complete routine tasks willingly; perform general and statistical clerical work; make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; work with a minimum of supervision; operate computers and office machines; remain flexible under the pressure of a heavy work load and critical deadlines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Skills: Keyboarding at a rate of 45 words per minute from clear, legible copy; ability to operate adding, calculating and other business machines including computers.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Graduation from high school, preferably including supplemented courses in financial record keeping.
Experience: Three years of experience in a position requiring a basic knowledge of accounting, payroll and/or fiscal record keeping procedures and terminology.
Requirements / Qualifications
1. A completed EDJOIN classified application 2. Copy of High School Diploma or GED certificate OR copy of TRANSCRIPTS showing high school graduation date. 3. Typing certificate showing a 5 minute test at 45 wpm or more. (NO online typing certificates will be accepted). Typing certificate must be signed by the test proctor and dated with 12 months of this application. *COPIES OF DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE LEGIBLE PROOF OF PASSING SCORE FOR THIS POSITION, DATED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BYPASS TESTING. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Proof of High School graduation AND three (3) years of experience in a position requiring a basic knowledge of accounting, payroll and/or fiscal record keeping procedures and terminology are REQUIRED for this position. FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED, PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED RECRUITMENT FLYER AND JOB DESCRIPTION.
- Proof of HS Graduation (Copy of High School Diploma or GED certificate or copy of TRANSCRIPTS showing HS graduation date.)
- Typing Certificate (Certificate of keyboarding/typing of 45 WPM or more must include the following: 1. Name of organization administering the exam 2. Your name, first and last 3. Date exam was taken (within the past 12 months) 4. Certificate must be signed by proctor of the exam **ONLINE KEYBOARDING/TYPING TESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)
Requirements / Qualifications
1. A completed EDJOIN classified application 2. Copy of High School Diploma or GED certificate OR copy of TRANSCRIPTS showing high school graduation date. 3. Typing certificate showing a 5 minute test at 45 wpm or more. (NO online typing certificates will be accepted). Typing certificate must be signed by the test proctor and dated with 12 months of this application. *COPIES OF DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE LEGIBLE PROOF OF PASSING SCORE FOR THIS POSITION, DATED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, MUST BE ATTACHED TO THIS APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BYPASS TESTING. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Proof of High School graduation AND three (3) years of experience in a position requiring a basic knowledge of accounting, payroll and/or fiscal record keeping procedures and terminology are REQUIRED for this position. FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF REQUIREMENTS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED, PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED RECRUITMENT FLYER AND JOB DESCRIPTION.
- Proof of HS Graduation (Copy of High School Diploma or GED certificate or copy of TRANSCRIPTS showing HS graduation date.)
- Typing Certificate (Certificate of keyboarding/typing of 45 WPM or more must include the following: 1. Name of organization administering the exam 2. Your name, first and last 3. Date exam was taken (within the past 12 months) 4. Certificate must be signed by proctor of the exam **ONLINE KEYBOARDING/TYPING TESTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)
Comments and Other Information
CURRENT EMPLOYEES SHALL REMAIN IN A POSITION FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE BEGINNING DATE OF AN INITIAL PROBATION OR PROMOTIONAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD (PER CONTRACT, ARTICLE 15).
Prior to employment, all applicants are subject to a fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and a fee for processing. Authorization of employment will not be granted until the fingerprint clearance from DOJ has been accepted.
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment where every person, regardless of background or identity, feels safe, valued, and supported in our schools, programs, and workplaces.
The District strictly prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual and discriminatory harassment), intimidation, and bullying of any kind in any program, activity, or employment setting. This includes discrimination based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation or related medical conditions and recovery, family status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. These protections extend to all aspects of the District’s operations, including academic programs, extracurricular activities, employment, and access to designated youth groups such as the Scouting America or any other basis protected by law or regulation. (MVUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).
These protections are guaranteed under applicable state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the California Education Code. MVUSD does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report or participate in the investigation of complaints involving discrimination, harassment, or related misconduct.
Moreno Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, as required by Title IX and its regulations. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Khaleelah Lewis-Wilkins
Coordinator-Title IX Compliance and Resolution Officer
Moreno Valley Unified School District
25634 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-4916
951-571-7500 Ext. 17305
klewis@mvusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator
Philip Peeples
Director of Student Services
Moreno Valley Unified School District
25634 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-491
951-571-7500 Ext. 41709
ppeeples@mvusd.net
Title II/ADA Coordinator
Omar Marquez
Coordinator of Student Services
Moreno Valley Unified School District
25634 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-4916
951-571-7500 Ext. 41703
omarquez1@mvusd.net
Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX. For more information on Title IX, visit https://www.mvusd.net/departments/human-resources/title-ix-rev. (Federal Program Monitoring and Civil Rights Review, 2025)
Comments and Other Information
CURRENT EMPLOYEES SHALL REMAIN IN A POSITION FOR AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE BEGINNING DATE OF AN INITIAL PROBATION OR PROMOTIONAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD (PER CONTRACT, ARTICLE 15).
Prior to employment, all applicants are subject to a fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and a fee for processing. Authorization of employment will not be granted until the fingerprint clearance from DOJ has been accepted.
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment where every person, regardless of background or identity, feels safe, valued, and supported in our schools, programs, and workplaces.
The District strictly prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual and discriminatory harassment), intimidation, and bullying of any kind in any program, activity, or employment setting. This includes discrimination based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation or related medical conditions and recovery, family status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. These protections extend to all aspects of the District’s operations, including academic programs, extracurricular activities, employment, and access to designated youth groups such as the Scouting America or any other basis protected by law or regulation. (MVUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).
These protections are guaranteed under applicable state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the California Education Code. MVUSD does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who report or participate in the investigation of complaints involving discrimination, harassment, or related misconduct.
Moreno Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, as required by Title IX and its regulations. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Khaleelah Lewis-Wilkins
Coordinator-Title IX Compliance and Resolution Officer
Moreno Valley Unified School District
25634 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-4916
951-571-7500 Ext. 17305
klewis@mvusd.net
Section 504 Coordinator
Philip Peeples
Director of Student Services
Moreno Valley Unified School District
25634 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-491
951-571-7500 Ext. 41709
ppeeples@mvusd.net
Title II/ADA Coordinator
Omar Marquez
Coordinator of Student Services
Moreno Valley Unified School District
25634 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553-4916
951-571-7500 Ext. 41703
omarquez1@mvusd.net
Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX. For more information on Title IX, visit https://www.mvusd.net/departments/human-resources/title-ix-rev. (Federal Program Monitoring and Civil Rights Review, 2025)
Application Deadline
7/30/2025 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/24/2025
Contact
Diane Schmidt
951-571-7500
951-571-7500
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$29.67 -$39.85 per hour Per Hour
$29.67 -$39.85 per hour Per Hour
Length of Work Year
12 months/8 hours per day/5 days a week
Employment Type
Full Time