San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District

Payroll Analyst

Closes: Thursday, December 26, 2024 @3p.m.

Salary:  $90,591.72 - $115,554.84 (Annually)

 
Are you looking to jumpstart your career in Payroll? The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is seeking highly motivated applicants to join our dedicated team as a Payroll Analyst.

 This is your chance to be part of an organization committed to personal and professional growth. You'll have the opportunity to learn about our District's operations and actively contribute to our mission of providing top-tier service to our community and employees.
 
 If you're passionate about public service and eager to utilize your skills in Payroll, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Take the first step towards a rewarding career with us. Apply today and help us move our District forward!

Under general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, performs complex accounting fiscal duties in the District's Finance Division; manages the payroll process, prepares a variety of accounting, statistical and narrative reports; evaluates accounting and/or operating systems and procedures and management policies; prepares fiscal reports with recommendations based upon findings. This is an upper-level position in which the employees' primary responsibility is the payroll function and accounting.

Example of duties:

• Responsible for the preparation and processing of the District’s payroll. 

• Lead, train, review, coordinate, provide work direction, and instruct relevant staff in area of work assignment; check and correct work of District personnel. 

• Lead responsibilities entailing such duties as assigning and reviewing work, setting priorities, training, and documenting work methods and procedures. 

• Monitor and coordinate workflow and ensure the timely completion of duties assigned to the area of responsibility. 

• Performs a wide range of complex accounting and financial information data analysis work; creates and maintains financial records; develops procedures for increased efficiency, prepares reconciliations; prepares finance related Federal, State, and local reports regarding payroll, employee demographic, and census data.

• Answers payroll-related questions from employees; provides payroll and system training and guidance to employees.

• Ensures proper authorization and compliance with District policies and procedures; responsible for auditing and verification of timekeeping systems for accuracy and compliance with various MOUs, policies, procedures, and FLSA.

• Maintains the process of historical files for employees of salary and benefits, including authorized payroll deductions; maintains accounting records to reflect personnel transactions and position control such as changes in pay rates, classification or division assignment, new hires, and separations from payroll.

• Reconciles detailed records of employee earnings, deductions, and leave usage; updates finance system data source table structure.

• Provides technical assistance and guidance to District personnel.

• Prepares and maintains periodic reports on a regularly scheduled or request basis.

• Develops procedural and training manuals on financial and computer system applications.

• Conducts research and analysis on finance system related issues.

• Work with the Human Resources Division on a routine basis to process confidential transactions such as, benefits, promotions, reclassifications, leaves of absence, termination and other related matters. 

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an independent Special District in Contra Costa County responsible for providing a high level of emergency and non-emergency services to the communities it serves. The District's service area encompasses approximately 155 square miles, serving the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, San Ramon, the southern boundary of Morgan Territory, and the Tassajara Valley. The communities are primarily residential, commercial, office park, and controlled manufacturing protected by 10 stations, 155 employees, and 47 volunteers.  Financial oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an elected 5-member Board of Directors. 

Application Process:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.  Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire. A complete job announcement is also available on the District website at www.firedepartment.org/employment.