Payroll assistant Jobs in Modesto, CA

Basic Functions

• FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 22, 2024

THIS POSITION IS ASSIGNED TO THE PAYROLL DEPARTMENT

THIS POSITION IS FULL-TIME, (12) MONTH, $54,612 ANNUALLY

(RANGE 17 OF THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE)

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL THREE (3) POSITIONS

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS IS NON-EXEMPT

The hours of these positions are Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Hours of employment are subject to change based on student or departmental needs.

PAYROLL ASSISTANT

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical accounting tasks involved in the processing of payroll; reviews times cards; enters and retrieves data from manual or automated systems; reconciles payroll data; ensures employees are paid accurately and timely; maintains a variety of hard copy and electronic files and records; and performs related duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is responsible for independently performing routine clerical accounting duties in support of the District’s payroll processing. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, 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.

Representative Duties

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees with verified medical conditions can perform the essential functions of the job.

Requirements

Education and Experience :

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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.

Knowledge and Abilities

QUALIFICATIONS

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