Fire Department Payroll Analyst (Promotional)

Alameda County (CA)•Dublin, CA

44d

About The Position

Under general direction, performs complex payroll analysis and accounting functions, including financial reconciliation, auditing, evaluating and applying complex compensation policies and bargaining agreements, and general processing to ensure an accurate and timely payroll; acts in a lead capacity by directing and reviewing the work of Fire Department Payroll Processor and other support personnel involved in payroll related projects, and to perform related duties as required. For detailed information about the classification, please click the following: Fire Department Payroll Analyst (#8180).

Requirements

EITHER I: Experience: The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time experience in the classification of Alameda County Fire Department Payroll Processor.
OR II: Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from a four (4) year accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in accounting, economics, finance, business or public administration, or a field related to work.
AND Experience: The equivalent of three (3) years of increasingly responsible analytical and administrative financial and accounting duties with an emphasis in performing the full range of payroll duties in a large private or public sector employer. Experience in a union environment is desirable.
License: May require possession of a valid California driver's license.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of municipal management and government. Rules, regulations, terminology and processes related to the completion and processing of varied payroll and personnel documents. Complex and specialized payroll practices. Methods and practices used in financial and statistical work. Intermediate data processing principles associated with automated payroll systems. Record-keeping principles and procedures. Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
Ability to: Perform complex and specialized payroll. Plan and carry out duties independently. Interpret and explain applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations relevant to the assigned area of responsibilities. Analyze, interpret, and apply policies and other contract documents to the payroll function. Prepare accurate financial and statistical reports and maintain confidential office files. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Analyze and evaluate complex data. Organize, prioritize, and coordinate work activities. Operate standard office equipment, including a word processor, personal or online computer. Provide effective supervision and training to the others. Establish and maintain effective work relationships. Perform lead functions and duties, such as training new employees and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures, as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a union environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

Performs complex payroll analysis and accounting functions
Financial reconciliation
Auditing
Evaluating and applying complex compensation policies and bargaining agreements
General processing to ensure an accurate and timely payroll
Acts in a lead capacity by directing and reviewing the work of Fire Department Payroll Processor and other support personnel involved in payroll related projects