Group Program Manager-Payroll Accounting System

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : County of San Diego, CA

Job Type : Regular - Full time

Job Number : 25031809U

Department : Auditor & Controller

Division : Controller Division

Opening Date : 10 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Job Summary

The County of San Diego invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of :

Group Program Manager - Payroll Accounting System Administrator

Auditor and Controller

The County of San Diego's Auditor and Controller (A&C), Central Payroll Administration (CPA) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional in accounting, financial reporting, information technology, payroll, and project management to fill the position of Group Program Manager - Payroll Accounting System Administrator.

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The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

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The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Did you update your work history in your application profile?

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Please review the minimum qualifications for this position, which are : Three (3) years of experience which demonstrates ability to perform the essential functions of the classification, AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or a certified foreign studies equivalency; OR a combination of education and / or experience as stated above. NOTE : A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

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Proof of the required college level education must also be attached at the "ATTACHMENTS" section of the application process.Such proof includes copies of diplomas, official transcripts, unofficial transcripts, letters of verifications, and / or certified foreign studies equivalency (if college education was obtained outside of the US). I understand that my application will not be considered until all required proof of completed college education is submitted.

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Please describe your experience working with payroll, accounting, and financial reporting. Be sure to include your job title, a description of your duties, and the timeframe worked. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N / A".

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Please describe your experience with configuring, implementing, and maintaining payroll and financial information systems. Be sure to include your job title, a description of your duties, and the timeframe worked. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N / A".

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Please describe your project management experience and leading teams in day-to-day operations. Be sure to include your job title, a description of your duties, and the timeframe worked. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N / A".

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