Payroll Specialist

Employer: Los Rios Community College District

Location: Sacramento, California, United States

Salary: Competitive Salary

Date posted: Dec 17, 2025

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs, Human Resources (HR)

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Details

Position Summary

Under supervision of assigned supervisor/manager, perform complex technical and analytical payroll tasks; act as a lead for payroll staff, providing guidance and assistance in problem resolution.

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Typical Duties

Provide technical assistance and analysis of payroll related issues; independently perform professional payroll accounting duties in the overall establishment, maintenance and control of payroll functions of the District; analyze effect of payroll transactions on the general ledger; reconcile and prepare correcting journals to properly post payroll detail to the general ledger; plan, organize and coordinate payroll activities with colleges and other operational units, coordinating critical payroll deadlines; recommend and assist with implementation of improved internal controls and processes for payroll production to enhance operations; assist in the improvement of processes and procedures in the management information system; assist in the establishment of departmental procedures and District wide payroll processes; prepare, present and assist in the development of management information reports; prepare and analyze internal/external payroll-related reports and correspondence; assist in the development of training programs and conduct or participate in training programs for college and District staff on payroll operating procedures; serve as a lead for other payroll staff by providing guidance and assistance in problem resolution. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Three years of experience related to the duties of the position; OR, two years of experience in Los Rios Community College District as a Payroll Technician or one year of experience as a Payroll Accountant.

EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree with a major or concentration in accounting, business administration or a related field; OR, a bachelor's degree in any discipline area and one additional year of qualifying experience; OR, an associate's degree with a major or concentration in accounting, business administration or a related field and two additional years of qualifying experience; OR, an associate's degree in any discipline and three additional years of qualifying experience. NOTE: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply:

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must attach the following:

• Los Rios Community College District Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating “see resume” will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.