Payroll/Benefits Technician - Fiscal ($2,000 Signing Bonus) at Washington Unified School District - W. Sacramento
About the Employer
Washington Unified School District (WUSD) serves nearly 7,500 students in West Sacramento, carrying forward a proud legacy of excellence since 1917. As the city’s premier provider of high-quality education, WUSD offers innovative programs like Spanish Dual Language Immersion, Visual and Performing Arts, Career Technical Education, AVID, and before and after-school care. WUSD fosters a supportive and collaborative environment for employees, with mentoring, professional growth opportunities, and cutting-edge technology to inspire innovation in teaching. Rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion, WUSD is a vibrant community of educators, families, and partners dedicated to empowering every student to thrive.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under supervision, performs a full range of payroll accounting procedures related to the District regular and variable payrolls and benefit programs. Typical duties will include, but are not limited to: processing new employees for payroll; checking and updating payroll records each pay period; computing payroll deductions including those for retirement, union dues, tax sheltered annuities, credit union, insurance, workers compensation, garnishments and manage and balance deferred income program; processing and checking for signature approvals, appropriate budget lines and valid dates on variable time cards for student employees, part-time employees, substitute employees and employees working overtime; double time, extra hours, trainings, and stipends, handling new and close of contracts, retroactive pay, damages or lost checks and vacation; recapping payroll by various groups; and checking payroll warrants and posting salary data to employee records. Audit and set up W-4 information based on retirement system to ensure compliance with STRS and PERS rules and regulations. Other duties will include acting as liaison between the District and benefit program providers; answering inquiries from employees regarding payroll, benefit programs and deferred income programs; assisting with the processing, open enrollment, invoicing and reconciliation of health and welfare benefits for employees, COBRA and retirees; conferring with data processing and accounting personnel at the County Office of Education concerning payroll/benefit programs and procedures; reconciling District payroll with the County monthly; and preparing various reports and maintaining confidentiality of employee information and records. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation 3 Professional References Listed on Application
Training and experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain such knowledge and abilities would be: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in maintaining financial or statistical records, preferably with at least one year experience in payroll work.
Requirements / Qualifications
Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation 3 Professional References Listed on Application
Training and experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain such knowledge and abilities would be: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in maintaining financial or statistical records, preferably with at least one year experience in payroll work.
Comments and Other Information
Questions about openings, please contact Human Resources at 916-375-7604 ext 1013.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Washington Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns, immediately contact Shea Borges, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources(Compliance Officer for Title IX and CC of R Title 5) at (916) 375-7600 ext. 1046. A copy of the Washington Unified School District's uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.
Equity, Excellence, Empowerment for Every Student, Every Day
Comments and Other Information
Questions about openings, please contact Human Resources at 916-375-7604 ext 1013.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Washington Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns, immediately contact Shea Borges, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources(Compliance Officer for Title IX and CC of R Title 5) at (916) 375-7600 ext. 1046. A copy of the Washington Unified School District's uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.
Equity, Excellence, Empowerment for Every Student, Every Day
Application Deadline
6/24/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/17/2026
Contact
Jason Alvarez
9163757600 1013
9163757600 1013
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$30.27 - $47.00 Per Hour
$30.27 - $47.00 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Salary placement depending upon work experience. See salary schedule link below.
Length of Work Year
12 months / year: 261 days / year, 8 hours / day, 8am-5pm
Employment Type
Full Time
PC#
020000
Site
Washington Unified School District Office - 930 Westacre Rd, West Sacramento, CA 95691
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental