Senior Payroll Technician at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Senior Payroll Technician will be responsible for interpreting payroll /district policies, procedures, and provide information to assist management and employees. Provide customer service and assist employees/sites/districts with payroll resolution. Evaluate and research payroll discrepancies; prepare and reconcile quarterly employer tax returns; generate applicable federal, Social Security, and Medicare tax deposits as necessary; prepare and reconcile quarterly returns for federal and state agencies. OCDE's Business Services Division is currently looking for a professional to serve as Senior Payroll Technician. This position will perform highly specialized payroll duties involving the payroll reporting and records of school districts, ensuring that all preparation, administration, auditing, and maintenance functions are carried out in an accurate, timely manner in accordance with all applicable legal requirements. The person selected will be expected to perform job assignments without close supervision using knowledge of multiple automated systems and databases. This position will work closely with staff of the various school districts in the resolution of payroll challenges and work closely with a variety of OCDE staff, banks, federal agencies,attorneys, and collection agencies to carry out these responsibilities. OCDE's Administrative Services Division is currently looking for a professional to serve as Senior Payroll Technician. The person selected will be expected to perform job assignments without close supervision using knowledge of multiple automated systems and databases. This position will work closely with staff of the various school sites/divisions in the resolution of payroll challenges and work closely with a variety of OCDE staff, banks, federal agencies, attorneys, and collection agencies to carryout these responsibilities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Five years experience in timekeeping, payroll duties, and functions. • Associate's degree in bookkeeping, accounting, or related field. Experience in a public agency is especially desirable.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience researching, analyzing, and verifying payroll records. 2. Can you provide an example of a complex payroll discrepancy you encountered in your previous work? How did you approach the situation, and what steps did you take to resolve it? 3. What makes you a good team player? 4. What steps do you use to find payroll discrepancies?
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Five years experience in timekeeping, payroll duties, and functions. • Associate's degree in bookkeeping, accounting, or related field. Experience in a public agency is especially desirable.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Describe your experience researching, analyzing, and verifying payroll records. 2. Can you provide an example of a complex payroll discrepancy you encountered in your previous work? How did you approach the situation, and what steps did you take to resolve it? 3. What makes you a good team player? 4. What steps do you use to find payroll discrepancies?
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
10/19/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/19/2023
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified, Range 43: $4,662.00 - $6,115.00 monthly. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
260 Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.