Payroll Technician (I/II-C)

AUDITOR CONTROLLER'S OFFICE

The Auditor-Controller's office exercises general supervision of the financial information and accounts of all departments, districts and agencies under the control of the Board of Supervisors; establishes accounting policies; interacts with other County management in identifying countywide opportunities that affect fiscal and administrative policies; and manages the countywide accounting system.

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PAYROLL TECHNICIAN

The Payroll Technician classification series perform complex, specialized clerical, technical, and/or paraprofessional accounting and payroll work through the County’s centralized payroll/personnel and timekeeping system; prepare, review, process and reconcile records, documents, and related materials to ensure timely and accurate payment of the County’s payroll, retirement, and benefit obligations; assure the validity, accuracy, and completeness of the information and related employee records; resolve and process corrections and adjustments to associated systems and databases; provide instruction, guidance and training to department staff processing personnel actions and bi-weekly payrolls; prepare payroll, retirement, benefit and related reports in compliance with Federal, State, and County laws, rules and regulations governing employee and retiree pay.

The current vacancy can be filled at either the I or II level. The eligible list established from this recruitment will also be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
PAYROLL TECHNICIAN I (C)
Education/Experience: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent AND two (2) years of experience performing bookkeeping, financial, and statistical recordkeeping; or preparing, reviewing, and processing payroll, benefits, and/or personnel documents using an automated payroll accounting system.

OR

Education/Experience: Completion of 6 semester (9 quarter) units from an accredited college in one or more of the following topics: accounting principles/techniques; payroll production, reporting, accounting, and administration; tax accounting; governmental accounting, computer spreadsheet applications, payroll auditing, and/or computerized accounting/payroll systems* AND one (1) year of experience performing bookkeeping, financial, and statistical recordkeeping; or preparing, reviewing, and processing payroll, benefits, and/or personnel documents using an automated payroll accounting system.

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Class Specifications | Payroll Technician I (C) | Class Spec Details

PAYROLL TECHNICIAN II (C)
Education/Experience: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent AND four (4) years of experience preparing, reviewing, and processing payroll, benefits, and/or personnel documents using an automated payroll accounting system at a level equivalent to the Payroll Technician I

OR

Education/Experience: Completion of 6 semester (9 quarter) units from an accredited college in one or more of the following topics: accounting principles/techniques; payroll production, reporting, accounting, and administration; tax accounting; governmental accounting, computer spreadsheet applications, payroll auditing, and/or computerized accounting/payroll systems* AND two (2) years of experience preparing, reviewing, and processing payroll, benefits, and/or personnel documents using an automated payroll accounting system at a level equivalent to the Payroll Technician I.

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Class Specifications | Payroll Technician II (C) | Class Spec Details

* A professional certification in payroll practices and management such as a Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification from the American Payroll Association may be substituted for college coursework.

SELECTION PROCESS
09/30/2025 5:00 PM - Deadline to submit application and required education documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates qualifying under education, must submit a copy of their college diploma, certificate, and/or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the institution, degree, certificate, date earned and area of specialization) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their verification of education by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title and the recruitment number n your email or fax.
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DEADLINE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

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Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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