Accounting/Payroll Technician

Accounting/Payroll Technician at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education

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Application Deadline

11/11/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

10/27/2026

Contact

Laura Takken

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$23.38 - $47.53 Per Hour

Add l Salary Info

Grade 28: Salary Range represents steps 1-25. Salary step placement is determined by directly related experience and education in accordance with Merit System Rule 4872.1. Step placement beyond step 13 requires Cabinet approval.

Length of Work Year

12 month, 260 paid days per year, M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

San Luis Obispo, CA

Anticipated Start Date

Fall 2026

Job Summary

Job Summary

Provide fiscal support to assigned accounts and functions such as account payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and purchasing. Perform entry level to advanced internal and external accounting duties in the review, evaluation and adjustment of assigned County Office and district accounts. Prepare and maintain financial and statistical records and files.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Required: -High school diploma or equivalent -One year clerical accounting experience. -Proven ability to read, interpret and apply sound judgement to a variety of documents, financial and statistical records. -Demonstrated experience in spreadsheet computer applications. Desired: -AA degree in Accounting. -Experience in a school district, county office of education, or governmental agency. -CASBO, ACSA, or related school business certifications.

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:

• Letter of Introduction (cover letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current)
• Resume (Please include dates that you worked at each place of employment)

Requirements / Qualifications

Required: -High school diploma or equivalent -One year clerical accounting experience. -Proven ability to read, interpret and apply sound judgement to a variety of documents, financial and statistical records. -Demonstrated experience in spreadsheet computer applications. Desired: -AA degree in Accounting. -Experience in a school district, county office of education, or governmental agency. -CASBO, ACSA, or related school business certifications.

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:

• Letter of Introduction (cover letter)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current)
• Resume (Please include dates that you worked at each place of employment)

Comments and Other Information

This recruitment serves to fill a vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within 6 months. All applicants must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Please review the job description carefully before applying to ensure you meet the job requirements. Selected candidates will be contacted for testing. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS. Benefits include medical, dental, vision & life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.

Comments and Other Information

This recruitment serves to fill a vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within 6 months. All applicants must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Please review the job description carefully before applying to ensure you meet the job requirements. Selected candidates will be contacted for testing. SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS. Benefits include medical, dental, vision & life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.

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• Merit System Rule 4872.1
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