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Accounting/Finance Specialist (Payroll)

City of West Hollywood

West Hollywood, California, United States

(Hybrid)

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Posted 17 days ago

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Duration

Indefinite

Salary

$93,576.00 - $119,570.00

Industry

Government/Civil Service

Min Experience

3-5 Years

Min Education

Associates Degree

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AI Summary & Insights Description The City of West Hollywood seeks an Accounting/Finance Specialist (Payroll) to support the City's payroll operations. In this role, you will be responsible for processing biweekly payroll, including entering and reviewing timecard data, leaves, and benefit information; auditing payroll data for accuracy; applying MOU and employment contract provisions; preparing payroll closing activities; assisting with CalPERS, IRS, and other payroll audits; and supporting additional payroll compliance activities to ensure the City's payroll is accurate, timely, and fully aligned with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Reviewing employee timecards and processing bi-weekly payroll.

Reconciling payroll accounts, preparing journal entries, and assisting with payroll reporting.

Reconciling benefits deductions and processing payments to benefit providers.

Providing support to employees and supervisors regarding payroll matters, deadlines, and corrections.

Maintaining confidential payroll files, schedules, and databases.

Assisting with year-end payroll processes and audit requests.

Preparing reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence.

Supporting additional functions within the General Accounting Division as needed.

The ideal candidate will:

Have a strong background in payroll and benefit administration; municipal or similar experience is highly preferred.

Understand employee benefits administration, including health plan deductions, benefit reconciliations, and CalPERS retirement processing and reporting.

Be able to interpret and apply labor contracts, administrative rules and regulations, and relevant state and federal laws.

Have experience using financial, payroll, and timekeeping software; experience with Tyler Eden and Tyler ERP is a plus.

Be detail-oriented, accurate, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrate discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.

Provide excellent customer service, work collaboratively, and communicate City policies with courtesy.

Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and professionalism.

Be flexible and willing to support other finance areas as needed. For full position details, please click the job description: Accounting/Finance Specialist Job Description. This position is eligible to work remotely for up to 50% of its time, subject to approval and based on the ongoing operational needs of the City.

Reports to:

Accounting Manager Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and,

Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or,

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Job ID:

86333579

City of West Hollywood