The Local Government Services/Regional Government Services - Carmel Valley, CA
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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. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and have the demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate initiative and work well both independently and collaboratively to solve problems with both RGS team members and all levels of the client organization. Advisors are assigned to roles focusing on correctly and efficiently carrying out specific workflows, while Technical Specialists focus on using specific technical or technology skills to carry out assigned sub-tasks of workflows.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, complete, and process payrolls, including 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
- 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.
- Five (5) years of responsible California local government payroll experience, with two (2) years in a supervisory capacity for Advisors; five (5) years of responsible California local government payroll experience for Technical Specialists.
- College level coursework or certification in payroll, finance, or accounting.
Nice-to-haves
- Certification as a Certified Payroll Professional is desirable.
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, or public administration, or a closely related field is also desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Extraordinary flexibility in work hours and environment.
- Opportunity to work remotely within a dynamic and flexible public service organization.
