The Local Government Services/Regional Government Services - Carmel Valley, CA
posted 1 day ago
- Mid Level
Carmel Valley, CA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
Regional Government Services (RGS) is looking for skilled Advisors and Technical Specialists to deliver expert consultant-level payroll services. Weekly hours are variable but generally range from 20-40 hours per week depending on both Advisor/Technical Specialist and project availability. Advisors have the option to work fewer hours if they desire. Depending on qualifications, candidates can be hired as: Advisor: $43.00-$56.00/hour Technical Specialist: $33.00-$42.00/hour.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, complete, and process payrolls, as well as supplemental payrolls as needed for clients.
- Utilize various payroll software systems to maintain payroll and required reporting, including CalPERS reporting.
- Calculate employee timesheets to determine leave taken, compensatory time, overtime, and supplemental pays.
- Determine leave usage and accruals are accurate, and assure balances are appropriately calculating.
- Review and maintain a clear understanding of agency MOU's as applicable to payroll.
- Maintain confidentiality and reconcile accounts to maintain accurate records and comply with related policies, practices, and regulations.
Requirements
- Five (5) years of responsible California local government payroll experience.
- For Advisors: Two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
- College level coursework or certification in payroll, finance, or accounting.
- Deep knowledge of accounting theory and thorough understanding of payroll procedures, tax laws, and regulations at federal, state, and local levels, especially California-specific regulations.
- Experience with remote meeting software (e.g., Zoom).
- Proficiency in standard business software applications: spreadsheet (e.g., Excel), word processing (e.g., Microsoft Word), and communications and scheduling (e.g., Outlook).
Nice-to-haves
- Certification as a Certified Payroll Professional.
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, or public administration, or a closely related field.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Extraordinary flexibility in work hours.
