Payroll Technician

Payroll Technician at Fullerton Joint Union High School District

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Application Deadline

11/2/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

10/19/2026

Contact

Jenna Townley

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$4,982.83 - $6,363.44 Monthly

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Step 23, Classified Salary Schedule

Length of Work Year

12 Months

Employment Type

Full Time

Benefits

District sponsored health benefit packages, which includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement program

Please Note

Only COMPLETE applications received via Edjoin will be considered. Emailed, mailed, faxed or hand delivered documents will not be accepted.

About the Employer

The Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) proudly serves over 12,000 high school students across six comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one alternative high school. With a legacy dating back to 1893, we are committed to fostering an environment where students thrive academically, socially, and personally. Our Board of Trustees, administration, and staff share a common vision-to empower every student with the knowledge, skills, and character needed for lifelong success. Through rigorous academics, championship athletics, award-winning arts, and career pathways, we prepare students for college, careers, and beyond. At FJUHSD, we believe in the power of community, innovation, and excellence to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their highest potential.

Job Summary

Job Summary

FJUHSD Business Services Department is seeking a Payroll Account Clerk.

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PAYROLL TECHNICIAN

Under supervision, process District payroll, perform difficult accounting duties keep and review all District payroll records and reports; audit District payroll records and perform related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Process District payroll using computerized payroll systems;

2. Maintain accounting practices, involving all District personnel, including annual contracts, monthly & hourly pay and adjustments as necessary;

3. Compile and tabulate timecards; input and audit all District payroll;

4. Knowledge of Education Code, Union Contracts and Labor Code;

5. Track attendance records of all District personnel and make adjustments as required;

6. Track all personnel leave: sick, personal necessity, bereavement, military, vacation, paid and unpaid, FMLA, PDL, CFRA, voluntary sick leave donations, and corresponding documentation including physician notes;

7. Complete all state, county, and federal forms relating to payroll as required;

8. Complete employment verifications and disability insurance forms;

9. Complete and track District unemployment claims for the State of California and Orange County Dept of Education;

10. Audit District payroll records; input resignations, terminations, and retirements into computerized payroll systems; as well as tax and retirement information;

11. Maintain and track garnishments, sick leave transfers to and from other districts; and other financial or payroll reports as required;

12. Provide District administration and District site designees with employee leave and payroll information;

13. Prepare financial and statistical reports and statements regarding employee payroll or leaves;

14. Maintain knowledge of retirement systems; laws governing such systems and compliance issues;

15. Engage in correspondence, both oral and written, with staff members and outside parties; and,

16. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND APPLICATION OF:

1. Methods, practices, and terminology used in payroll recordkeeping and computerized payroll systems;

2. Laws, regulations and procedures to comply with all federal, state, county laws and ordinances;

3. District policy, Education Code, Labor Code and language of union contracts;

4. Accounting, tabulating, calculating, duplicating and online computerized terminal; and,

5. Office practices utilized in the creation of correspondence.

ABILITY TO:

1. Post and make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately;

2. Learn and apply laws, regulations, and procedures;

3. Operate accounting, tabulating, calculating, duplicating, and online computerized terminal;

4. Accurately type correspondence and accounting data;

5. Prepare complex and accurate computerized reports;

6. Meet strict deadlines; and,

7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by a course in bookkeeping; and

2. Two years of experience in financial recordkeeping work with experience in computerized payroll data entry systems preferred.

Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/EDUCATION Any combination equivalent to: •Letter of interest, attention Mark Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources •A current resume •Three letters of recommendation dated within the last three months • Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by a course in bookkeeping; and •Two years of experience in financial recordkeeping work with experience in computerized payroll data entry systems preferred. BASIC FUNCTION: Under supervision, process District payroll, perform difficult accounting duties keep and review all District payroll records and reports; audit District payroll records and perform related duties as required. In order to be considered, you must submit a complete application and include all of the required documents. Fullerton Joint Union High School District will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. *All attachments must be submitted onto your EdJoin online application. Do not send paper documents or emailed documents.

Requirements / Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/EDUCATION Any combination equivalent to: •Letter of interest, attention Mark Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources •A current resume •Three letters of recommendation dated within the last three months • Graduation from high school, including or supplemented by a course in bookkeeping; and •Two years of experience in financial recordkeeping work with experience in computerized payroll data entry systems preferred. BASIC FUNCTION: Under supervision, process District payroll, perform difficult accounting duties keep and review all District payroll records and reports; audit District payroll records and perform related duties as required. In order to be considered, you must submit a complete application and include all of the required documents. Fullerton Joint Union High School District will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. *All attachments must be submitted onto your EdJoin online application. Do not send paper documents or emailed documents.

Comments and Other Information

Effective 7.1.2025: 2025-2026: Salary schedule increase of 2% and a 2% off-schedule payment at year-end. 2026-2027: Salary schedule increase of 60% of the statutory funded COLA, plus any funded ongoing augmentations as provided in the State Budget Act; 2% off-schedule payment at year-end. 2027-2028: Salary schedule increase of 50% of the statutory funded COLA, plus any funded ongoing augmentations as provided in the State Budget Act; 2% off-schedule payment at year-end

Comments and Other Information

Effective 7.1.2025: 2025-2026: Salary schedule increase of 2% and a 2% off-schedule payment at year-end. 2026-2027: Salary schedule increase of 60% of the statutory funded COLA, plus any funded ongoing augmentations as provided in the State Budget Act; 2% off-schedule payment at year-end. 2027-2028: Salary schedule increase of 50% of the statutory funded COLA, plus any funded ongoing augmentations as provided in the State Budget Act; 2% off-schedule payment at year-end

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