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Payroll Technician
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Palo Alto, CA (In Person)
$89,003 Salary, Full-Time
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Payroll Technician at Palo Alto Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 6/15/2026 Contact Sandy Esquivias Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $37.56 - $48.02 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 34 on Classified Salary Schedule Length of Work Year 12 Months / 8 Hours per Day Employment Type Full Time Location Palo Alto Unified School District Department Business Services Benefits 100% District-paid (employee only) / Family Benefits voluntary Job Summary Job Summary
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE- Equivalent to an Associate's degree or higher with an emphasis in Business and/or Accounting;
- Three years of responsible experience in the maintenance of financial records;
- Experience with computerized data entry and accounting systems.
OVERVIEW
Under general direction, assist with the preparation of District Classified payrolls, requiring a high level of skill in spreadsheet use and database management. Consistent ethical behavior and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality are essential.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the preparation of regular and variable payrolls for Classified personnel;
- Prepare new employee information and enter this data into the payroll system;
- Receive, check, and extend vouchers for part-time and substitute classified employees;
- Recap payroll by various groups and balance against audits received from the County Office of Education;
- Assist the audit staff in their Annual Review of district payroll books and records;
- Answer inquiries from employees regarding pay status;
- Prepare various reports and assist the Coordinator with other tasks as assigned;
- Maintain close working relationships with the budget office, personnel offices operating unit, County payroll and retirement offices, and District employees;
- Distribute payroll warrants and W-2 forms and answer payroll and deduction questions from employees;
- Perform responsible payroll and clerical work independently;
- Learn specific public laws, school district regulations, and procedures relevant to the duties required;
- Demonstrate skill in a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and communication software;
- Make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy;
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Please see more in the job description attached below.