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PAYROLL SPECIALIST

 Salary $72,110.64 - $87,651.00 Annually Location City of Commerce, 2535 Commerce Way, Commerce, CA Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number 2627-13 Department Finance Opening Date 10/19/2026 Closing Date 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS THE

POSITION

Under general supervision, provides journey level paraprofessional and technical duties in support of payroll and related accounting activities; prepare and process the bi-weekly payroll and related taxes; to perform responsible accounting, administrative and technical duties for City payroll; and to perform routine financial analysis.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Provide responsible technical assistance in the administration and implementation of the City's payroll function; reconcile and monitor payroll account. Download electronic timesheets; review for accuracy and approvals; prepare and process payroll including taxes, deductions and benefits; perform quarterly and year-end payroll functions; answer questions regarding deductions. Maintain and process special payroll functions such as buy-backs, retirement reports, and special checks. Assist in the maintenance of accounting and payroll systems and procedures; coordinates and tests implementation of changes in legislation, tax tables and other payroll related changes; prepare weekly, monthly and annual reports; maintain and update personnel records. Coordinate payroll activities with operating departments; answer technical questions from departments regarding reporting documentation. Reconcile payroll accounts in the general ledger; provide accounting, administrative and technical support to the finance operations. Provide technical and administrative support of Finance staff. Research, compile and prepare payroll, accounting and administrative documents. Provide legally required tax, compensation, benefit and audit reporting to State and other agencies. Complete special projects related to payroll. May assign, review and train clerical staff; trains payroll backup. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Associate's degree, or completion of 60 semester/90 quarter units, from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in accounting, business or public administration, finance or a closely related field. AND Two years of payroll experience in a municipal setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid California driver's license and safe driving record. Employer City of Commerce