Payroll Technician I/II - Confidential
Salary
$56,326.40 - $76,689.60 Annually
Location
Merced County Auditor/Controller Department 2222 M St Merced, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2600467
Department
Auditor-Controller
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
20E Management
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Prepares and submits periodic payroll reports.
Audits and verifies employee appointment and status changes forms.
Computes and processes payroll deductions and withholdings.
Processes vacation, sick leave, and other types of time off.
Assists with State and Federal payroll reports.
May train other staff in payroll processing.
May provide lead direction to other employees.
Maintains records of all garnishment requests as required by court decisions.
Completes required journal entries.
Balances payroll, prepares claims, and prepares County-wide Auditors adjustments.
Reconciles and corrects sick, vacation and work hour balances.
Verifies hours and years of service for retirement purposes.
As required performs special studies of the payroll system.
Reviews and edits the on-line payroll/personnel/classification system.
Prepares and reconciles payroll depositories.
Performs bi-weekly transfers required funds electronically to the State.
Reconciles and corrects high volume of financial, payroll and working hour records.
Minimum Qualifications
Level I
Experience:
Two (2) years of financial record keeping experience which includes one (1) year of experience handling payroll related duties. (One year of college level course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or closely related field may substitute for the non-payroll experience.)
Level II
Experience:
Three (3) years of financial record keeping experience which includes two (2) years of experience processing payroll at a public agency. (One year of college level course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or closely related field may substitute for the non-payroll experience.)
Essential Functions
Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
Respond appropriately to situations.
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
Occasionally lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
Sit or stand for long periods of time.
Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of payroll accounting.
Federal and State withholding regulations.
Policies and procedures relating to payroll processing.
Data processing integration with the payroll process.
Modern office practice, procedures, and equipment.
Filing methods and procedures.
Ability to:
Perform arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately.
Perform clear and accurate financial statements and reports.
Interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies.
Carry out direction independent of close supervision.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).
SICK LEAVE
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
HOLIDAYS
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Five (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays.
INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
Vision Insurance - VSP
DISABILITY INSURANCE
Management Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer
LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee
RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.
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Describe in detail your number of years and level of your experience with processing payroll and/or handling payroll related functions.
Required Question
Employer Merced County
Address 2222 M Street
Merced, California, 95340
Phone (209) 385-7682
(209) 385-7682
Website http://www.countyofmerced.com