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Payroll Technician at Orange Unified School District

Application Deadline

7/31/2015 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
7/21/2015
Contact
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

$3,662.00 - $4,682.00 Range 40 (6 STEPS)
Length of Work Year
12 months 8 hours
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

About Us The Orange Unified School District serves approximately 28,000 students in grades kindergarten through 12th, and encompasses all or part of the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Santa Ana, and Villa Park. In 1953, the citizens of the area voted to form a “unified” school district, combining the original five elementary districts with the high school district into one unified district, now known as the Orange Unified School District. The District has a long history of excellence that continues to grow and be enriched by the accomplishments of its students, teachers, staff and community. VISION - Our Commitment Inspiring our learners of today to be purposeful leaders of tomorrow. MISSION - Our Intention In partnership with our community, we will provide a safe, equitable, and innovative culture of learning for each scholar to have a competitive EDGE as a leader. CORE VALUES - Our Foundation * Integrity - We embrace a culture of ethical and transparent decision making and actions. * Equity - We promote inclusive and culturally relevant environments by supporting the social-emotional and intellectual needs of all. * Respect - We advocate for strong, compassionate relationships that appreciate the unique qualities of our diverse community. * Excellence - We strive for the highest standards in all endeavors by deliberately pursuing continuous growth and innovation.

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                           

PAYROLL TECHNICIAN

 

 

DEFINITION

Under general supervision performs responsible, varied, and specialized tasks in payroll and related financial and areas; performs responsible and difficult payroll accounting work in the processing of payrolls for District employees; confers with District and school personnel to develop and implement sound payroll operations.  This position classification requires expertise in financial record keeping and documents related to payroll.  Directly related experience is necessary to perform the District payroll support programs and services.  Incumbents are expected to solve routine or repetitive problems without assistance, but unusual or unique problems are to be referred to a supervisor.  Individuals are expected to learn new systems, procedures and equipment; train and be prepared to assist others in their responsibilities.  The incumbent may meet with support, administrative and other personnel to explain and monitor the fiscal result of the District payroll plan.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class.

  • Prepare and maintain all payroll record information for all full time and part time classified and certificated personnel;
  • Coordinate with the County payroll and retirement divisions;
  • Prepare payroll input data for County check processing and receive County print-outs;
  • Audit print-outs and effects amendments, changes or corrections to the County computer system;
  • Process proper forms from individuals authorizing employment or termination, change of status, tax and insurance deductions, leaves and overtime;
  • Reconcile deduction accounts;
  • Maintain central records on attendance, leaves and deductions;
  • Answer payroll and payroll deduction questions;
  • Prepare reports, summaries and projections as required;
  • Insure the property and legality of payroll transactions;
  • Distribute payroll warrants, retirement and W-2 forms;
  • Performs related duties as required.

 

Qualifications Guidelines:

A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

 

Education and Experience:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:  High school graduate supplemented by course in typing, bookkeeping and office procedures.  Three (3) years of successful, increasingly responsible account clerk experience.

 

Knowledge of:

  • Payroll accounting, practices, procedures and terminology;

ORANGE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

PAYROLL TECHNICIAN

 

 

  • Basic mathematical, ledger and record keeping procedures;
  • Office practices, procedures and machines including calculators and related business equipment;
  • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and mathematics;
  • Human relationships in working and communicating with others;
  • Operation of computers and computer programs.
  • Safe working methods and procedures.

 

Skill and Ability to:

  • Perform the Districts payroll and services program;
  • Make mathematical calculations, do filing, post and check statistical records rapidly and accurately;
  • Prepare accurate financial summaries, projections and reports independently;
  • Comprehend and follow general and technical written and oral instructions, policies and procedures;
  • Evaluate an analyze problems, issues and concerns, and recommend appropriate alternative solutions;
  • Communicate effectively in oral and written form to a variety of audiences;
  • Establish and maintain cooperative organizational, public and educational community relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
  • Operate standard business equipment including computers and computer programs relative to fiscal management;
  • Type 35 words per minute;
  • Use calculator and adding machine.

 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Light Work:

Perform work which is primarily sedentary.

 

Mobility:

            Require mobility of arms and to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.  Lower body mobility may not be required.

Require dexterity in working with business machines, materials and objects.

 

Vision:

Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.

 

Hearing:

Require accurate perceiving of sound.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Must SCAN on edjoin Orange Unified typing certificate for 35 wpm by deadline. If you need to schedule test please call 714) 628-5522 to make appointment.

PAYROLL TEST WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO MOVE FORWARD IN INTERVIEW PROCESS.

  • Typing Certificate

    Must SCAN on edjoin Orange Unified typing certificate for 35 wpm by deadline. If you need to schedule test please call 714) 628-5522 to make appointment.

    PAYROLL TEST WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE WHO MOVE FORWARD IN INTERVIEW PROCESS.

    • Typing Certificate

      Comments and Other Information

      Notice to all applicants: Assembly Bill 1610 prohibits the employment of any person in any classified position (to include Substitute and Temporary Personnel) until the Department of Justice/FBI completes a criminal background record search. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, express or implied; and any of the provisions contained herein maybe modified or revoked without notice. The Orange Unified School District must be notified no later than five working days of the scheduled interview date. The Orange Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, or disability. Equal employment opportunity will apply to all personnel actions, including, but not limited to recruitment selection, training, transfers, promotions, evaluation, compensation, discipline, layoffs, terminations and rehires. The Orange Unified School District is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, with Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free workplace policies. In accordance with Board Policy, discrimination in any form including Sexual harassment, of or by any employee, applicant contractor, and /or student will not be tolerated. If offered employment, you will be required to provide proof of work eligibility in accordance with Public Law 99-983.

      Comments and Other Information


      Notice to all applicants: Assembly Bill 1610 prohibits the employment of any person in any classified position (to include Substitute and Temporary Personnel) until the Department of Justice/FBI completes a criminal background record search. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, express or implied; and any of the provisions contained herein maybe modified or revoked without notice. The Orange Unified School District must be notified no later than five working days of the scheduled interview date. The Orange Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, or disability. Equal employment opportunity will apply to all personnel actions, including, but not limited to recruitment selection, training, transfers, promotions, evaluation, compensation, discipline, layoffs, terminations and rehires. The Orange Unified School District is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, with Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free workplace policies. In accordance with Board Policy, discrimination in any form including Sexual harassment, of or by any employee, applicant contractor, and /or student will not be tolerated. If offered employment, you will be required to provide proof of work eligibility in accordance with Public Law 99-983.