Auditing Payroll Specialist

Auditing Payroll Specialist Stanislaus County - 3.8 Modesto, CA Job Details Full-time $54,329.60 - $81,494.40 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Customer communication Financial data reconciliation Payroll tax Handling wage garnishments Leave management Bank transfers COBRA management General ledger maintenance Mid-level State tax Customer inquiry handling Personnel records management Financial record maintenance Staff training Communication skills Under 1 year Full Job Description

JOB THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Auditor-Controller's Office is seeking an energetic, team-oriented professional with strong communication skills and can-do attitude for the position of Auditing Payroll Specialist. Customer focus should be at the heart of the candidate's priorities. The ideal should be detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task while working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. You may work with CEO Human Relations, departmental Payroll/Human Relations staff, Risk Management, Employee Benefits, Disability Management, StanCERA, departmental staff, and other accounting staff from various County departments. Those in this class have a thorough knowledge of office procedures and regulations and the ability to perform these duties with minimal direction or supervision. To learn more about the Auditor-Controller's Office, visit Auditor-Controller - Stanislaus County.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT

SCHEDULEApplication Deadline:

Monday, May 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

Written Examination:

The week of May 25, 2026THE

POSITION

Under general supervision, the Payroll Specialist accurately processes Countywide payroll for all employee earnings, benefits and tax-related information in a timely manner; compiles and maintains a variety of payroll and benefit records and reports; provides guidance, training and serves as subject matter experts to departmental staff at various levels; performs related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Reviews, verifies, and processes timecards and payroll records to prepare payroll in compliance with Federal, State, and County policies, procedures, regulations and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).Processes, calculates, and maintains records of a variety of payroll actions, including new-hire set up, direct deposit, W-4 and DE-4 forms, retroactive pay, wage garnishments, disability coordination, final paychecks and pay-offs; maintains employee records for voluntary and non-voluntary deductions; verifies pay rate changes, cost of living adjustments, incentive and/or premium pay, and benefit withholding; and prepares payroll checks and wire transfers; researches and processes unclaimed checks. Reconciles and prepares State and Federal payroll taxes including tax deposits, quarterly reports, annual reports, and W-2's; tax restatements and re-filings; and reconciles and prepares payments for benefits and insurance.

Computes, controls, and records information relative to employee leaves and accruals such as vacation, sick, and holidays.

Computes and processes claims for payment and prepares related reports relative to benefits and other contributions by the County on behalf of employees such as retirement and insurances; retains records of such payments.

Prepares billings and correspondence for employees on leave of absence; calculates supplementation payments for retirees enrolled in the County's health plan as well as COBRA recipients; accepts payments and deposits into revenue accounts. Responds to inquiries, subpoenas, information and records requests from County employees, supervisors and managers, insurance carriers, Federal and State agencies and others regarding compensation, leaves, claims, taxes, subpoenas, retirement and other issues related to payroll functions and established MOU interpretation.

Maintains, audits, verifies and reconciles a variety of reports, journals, or related fiscal data; balances data to various general ledger accounts, registers, journals, and logs according to established accounting techniques and procedures.

Assists with special projects as required.

Maintains payroll records and employee files.

Performs other related duties.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING

DATEApplications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

EXAMINATION

PROCESSMost County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.

Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.

Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.

GENERAL INFORMATIONCLASSIFICATION

INFORMATIONUnless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Unclassified Service of the County and considered "at will" for labor relations purposes. The individual selected will participate in the Stanislaus County Pay-for-Performance program, as well as receive additional benefits.

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.

Note:

The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies.

Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).

RECRUITMENT

ACCOMMODATIONSArrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodations Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Pass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.

Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.

Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.

Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and meet County insurability requirements.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL

RIGHTSApplication and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are emailed.

DISCLAIMERStanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/Human Relations.