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Payroll Technician I
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What they do
A Payroll Clerk is responsible for elementary tasks relating to payroll, and issuing pay and pay-related information to employees
$46,372 / year median in California
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Broad Scope & Function The position performs a variety of complex office support assignments in the University Enterprises, Inc. Payroll Office; explains and assists employees in completing timesheets, direct deposit authorizations and W-4 forms. Reviews timesheets for processing; answers phones; distributes/mails payroll checks; answers general questions regarding Payroll policies and procedures; provides back-up support for Payroll Services Technician II and III and provides clerical support for the Payroll Manager. Reporting Relationship The position reports directly to and receives direct supervision from the Assistant Payroll Manager.
Participation in CalPERS Retirement ProgramPaid Vacation Time
Answers phones and greets visitors providing general information on payroll policies and procedures, timesheets, check distribution, and related payroll functions or directs them to other staff as appropriate. Directs employees to the website for payroll-related forms; assists employees with appropriate time reports, calendars, and other payroll-related forms. Reviews and prepares timesheets for processing by checking for completeness and manager approval.
Assists Payroll Technicians
Establishes and maintains files and record keeping systems for payroll reports, employee change forms, W-4s, timesheets, check maintenance, journal entries, and other documentation and worksheets. Complies with retention policies by preparing documents for storage and scanning; shreds old files when necessary.
Receives, date stamps, sorts, and distributes incoming department mail; processes outgoing department mail by operating automated postage machine; ensures mail is taken to the proper pick-up point at designated times.
Maintains direct deposit rejection notices and corresponds with employees in writing or by phone when necessary. Maintains employee change files.
Distributes payroll checks ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
Inventories, orders, and receives all Payroll Office supplies; maintains an adequate supply of all payroll forms.
Responsible for tracking returned W-2 forms, verifying and processing requests for duplicates ensuring proper procedures are followed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Salary Full range:
$3,567- 5,351 per month ($42,809
- 64,214 per year)Anticipated hiring range: $4,000
- $4,600 per month ($48,000
- 55,200 per year) Benefits After a 6-month waiting period, eligible for work from home for up to two days per week with supervisor approval.
Participation in CalPERS Retirement ProgramPaid Vacation Time
- starting at 6.66 hours accrued/monthPaid Sick Time
- 8 hours accrued/monthPaid Holidays
- 14 paid holidays per year including paid time off the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day as the CSUS campus is closedExcellent medical benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee-only coverage and low cost for family coverageEducational Assistance Program for employees and/or dependentsChildcare subsidyDiscounted membership to The WELL, Sacramento State's on-campus fitness centerView a comprehensive list of all of the benefits at https://simplebooklet.
Answers phones and greets visitors providing general information on payroll policies and procedures, timesheets, check distribution, and related payroll functions or directs them to other staff as appropriate. Directs employees to the website for payroll-related forms; assists employees with appropriate time reports, calendars, and other payroll-related forms. Reviews and prepares timesheets for processing by checking for completeness and manager approval.
Assists Payroll Technicians
II & III
with verification of payroll, verifying prior pay period timesheets and balancing time report batches. Receives, maintains, and monitors all Request to Hold Paycheck forms and follows up on missing or incomplete information. Prepares checks for distribution.Establishes and maintains files and record keeping systems for payroll reports, employee change forms, W-4s, timesheets, check maintenance, journal entries, and other documentation and worksheets. Complies with retention policies by preparing documents for storage and scanning; shreds old files when necessary.
Receives, date stamps, sorts, and distributes incoming department mail; processes outgoing department mail by operating automated postage machine; ensures mail is taken to the proper pick-up point at designated times.
Maintains direct deposit rejection notices and corresponds with employees in writing or by phone when necessary. Maintains employee change files.
Distributes payroll checks ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
Inventories, orders, and receives all Payroll Office supplies; maintains an adequate supply of all payroll forms.
Responsible for tracking returned W-2 forms, verifying and processing requests for duplicates ensuring proper procedures are followed.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.