Payroll Specialist

Los Angeles County Office of Education is seeking self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented individuals to provide payroll support within the Accounting and Budget Development Division. This position performs a variety of specialized and technical duties related to payroll and system related functions to ensure accurate and timely payment of County Office employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll support within the Accounting and Budget Development Division
• Perform a variety of specialized and technical duties related to payroll and system related functions
• Assure County Office employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner

Skills

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• One year of payroll processing experience and the utilization of automated business systems
• Knowledge of federal and state statutes, codes, laws, regulations, bargaining labor agreements, policies and procedures related to payroll processing, time reporting, personnel assignments, deduction control, and payroll accounting
• Knowledge of input and data retrieval procedures for payroll databases and computerized systems
• Knowledge of filing and record-keeping systems (e.g., UKG, Red Rover) and techniques for physical and electronic document management
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Competency in Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Competency in Mathematical Facility – Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
• Competency in Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Competency in Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Competency in Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Competency in Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Competency in Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Competency in Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Competency in Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
• Competency in Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Competency in Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Competency in Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions, and cultures

Benefits

• Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• PERS Defined Benefit Plan
• 12 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.

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