Accounting Technician

Pasadena City College • Pasadena, CA

282d • $56,003 - $61,743

About The Position

The Accounting Technician - Payroll position at Pasadena City College is responsible for processing the District's payroll for classified, certificated, and unclassified staff. This role involves entering employee tax information into payroll systems, developing state and federal tax documents, and providing general payroll information to all employees. The technician will process and issue employee paychecks, compute wages and deductions, review time sheets and wage computations, and compile employee time and payroll data. Additionally, the position requires maintaining payroll records, verifying attendance and pay adjustments, and providing information on payroll matters to employees and managers.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma, the equivalent, or higher.
• Two (2) years of experience processing payroll.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate Degree, or higher, in Accounting, or a related field such as Bookkeeping.
• Three (3) years of experience processing payroll.

Responsibilities

• Processes and issues employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
• Computes wages and deductions.
• Reviews time sheets, work charts, wage computations, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Compiles employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records.
• Processes paperwork for new employees and enters employee information into the payroll system.
• Verifies attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments to post information onto designated records.
• Records employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations to maintain and update payroll records.
• Records adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.
• Keeps track of paid time off (PTO) for employees.
• Provides information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans, and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
• Completes verifications of employment.
• Compiles statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and account.
• Trains employees regarding the District's timekeeping system.
• Reviews departmental documentation to ensure completeness.
• Files departmental documents, records, reports, and related materials.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED