Payroll Specialist at San Luis Coastal USD
About the Employer
San Luis Coastal Unified School District represents the communities of Avila, Edna Valley, Los Osos, Morro Bay, and San Luis Obispo and currently has an enrollment of approximately 7,500 students. Small neighborhood schools are a hallmark of the District where students are educated from preschool through twelfth grade and a world-class adult school program offers unique, life-improving courses to thousands of community members.
Job Summary
Job Summary
San Luis Coastal Unified School District is seeking a new Payroll Specialist to join our team. If you have financial record-keeping and/or payroll experience, and are looking for a new opportunity, please apply today. Payroll Specialists at SLCUSD perform skilled and responsible clerical, record keeping, and computational duties related to processing and distributing District employee payrolls and benefits, and perform related duties as assigned. Our District offers fantastic benefits, and a generous salary schedule with 19 steps and annual pay increases. --15 Paid Holidays --Significant employer contribution to Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for employee and family --Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits --CalPERS retirement benefits <i>*The pay range listed is based on an accelerated hiring rate. The initial offer will be dependent upon the candidate's number of years of equivalent experience in payroll or a closely related financial field. Other determining factors in placement may include coursework in payroll, finance, accounting, etc., and financial or payroll experience in a public agency. </i> Employees holding a position (or combination of positions) of 36 hours per week or more are required to enroll in a health benefits plan. Information on plans and premiums is located on our webpage.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Copy of Transcript (High School Diploma or equivalent required. College transcripts can be submitted in lieu of the High School transcript or diploma. If you have completed coursework in accounting or finance, you should attach your college transcript. )
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 1 signed letter from a professional reference (preferably drafted within the past two years, and on letterhead))
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
- Copy of Transcript (High School Diploma or equivalent required. College transcripts can be submitted in lieu of the High School transcript or diploma. If you have completed coursework in accounting or finance, you should attach your college transcript. )
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (At least 1 signed letter from a professional reference (preferably drafted within the past two years, and on letterhead))
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a vacancy in our Fiscal Services Department, and to establish an eligibility list for vacancies that may occur in the next six months. Start date is dependent upon fingerprint and TB clearance.
*As mentioned above, the pay range listed is based on an accelerated hiring rate. The initial offer will be dependent upon the candidate's number of years of equivalent experience in payroll or a closely related financial field. Other determining factors in placement may include coursework in payroll, finance, accounting, etc., and financial or payroll experience in a public agency.
This position is located in San Luis Obispo, at the SLCUSD District Office, Fiscal Services Department.
Candidates who successfully pass screening and have submitted all required documents will proceed to an exam, scheduled for September 21st, 2023. Confirmation of exam date and time, and additional details will be provided to candidates who are invited to move on in the process, after initial screening.
Candidates who pass the exam with a score of 70% or higher may be invited to oral board interviews, tentatively planned for the same date as the exam, September 21. Candidates must pass oral board interviews with a score of 70% or higher to be added to the eligibility list. The top three (3) ranked candidates after the exam and oral board interviews will be invited to a hiring interview, date TBD.
SPECIAL NOTES: 1) Correctly filling out forms and following other instructions contained in this notice are part of the testing process. 2) Applicants with disabilities must notify the Personnel Office of any special needs so that adequate preparation may be made for their testing. 3) Veterans qualifying for the oral board examination may receive 5 additional points added to their final score if proof of discharge is submitted at time of oral board interview. A "veteran" as used here means any person who served in the United States armed forces or National Guard in time of war or national emergency. 4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months.
No late applications will be accepted.
Comments and Other Information
The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a vacancy in our Fiscal Services Department, and to establish an eligibility list for vacancies that may occur in the next six months. Start date is dependent upon fingerprint and TB clearance.
*As mentioned above, the pay range listed is based on an accelerated hiring rate. The initial offer will be dependent upon the candidate's number of years of equivalent experience in payroll or a closely related financial field. Other determining factors in placement may include coursework in payroll, finance, accounting, etc., and financial or payroll experience in a public agency.
This position is located in San Luis Obispo, at the SLCUSD District Office, Fiscal Services Department.
Candidates who successfully pass screening and have submitted all required documents will proceed to an exam, scheduled for September 21st, 2023. Confirmation of exam date and time, and additional details will be provided to candidates who are invited to move on in the process, after initial screening.
Candidates who pass the exam with a score of 70% or higher may be invited to oral board interviews, tentatively planned for the same date as the exam, September 21. Candidates must pass oral board interviews with a score of 70% or higher to be added to the eligibility list. The top three (3) ranked candidates after the exam and oral board interviews will be invited to a hiring interview, date TBD.
SPECIAL NOTES: 1) Correctly filling out forms and following other instructions contained in this notice are part of the testing process. 2) Applicants with disabilities must notify the Personnel Office of any special needs so that adequate preparation may be made for their testing. 3) Veterans qualifying for the oral board examination may receive 5 additional points added to their final score if proof of discharge is submitted at time of oral board interview. A "veteran" as used here means any person who served in the United States armed forces or National Guard in time of war or national emergency. 4) Eligibility lists are established for a period of six months.
No late applications will be accepted.
Application Deadline
9/15/2023 8:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
9/1/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$26.73 - $34.82 per hour, DOE*
Length of Work Year
Year round position (245 work days each year + 15 paid holidays), 8 hours/day
Employment Type
Full Time