Job Description

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***Position open until filled***

CHARACTERISTICS OF CLASS:

Under general direction, performs routine tasks necessary to run full payroll cycle. Incumbents prepares and process payroll, tax returns, and other reporting documentation related to payables and payroll matters; assists and responds to internal and external technical payroll related questions; ensures conformance with administrative policies and regulations; resolves payroll technical issues and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reviews time records submitted by all departments to ensure conformance with appropriate contracts and administrative policies and regulations. Communicates with departmental personnel in resolving discrepancies; verifies pay increases and computer file data for the current payroll period; reviews, edits documents, corrects errors and balances payroll for each pay period. Prepares and maintains all payroll processing documents and payroll reports, utilizing a computer-based payroll system; prints and distributes payroll warrants. Prepares and submits regular reports to state and federal agencies, including data on expenditures, employment, municipal finances, wages, and hours; compiles data and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports relating to assigned functions. Prepares tax returns and other reporting documentation related to payables and payroll matters; prepares or processes insurance, and other miscellaneous billings, payments for disability, terminations, retirement, deferred compensation; compiles routine reports related to payroll activity. Maintains accumulated leave records for all employees, including annual and sick leave used and accruals, bonus accruals; adjusts and corrects computer file records. Provides information to other Authority personnel and the general public on matters related to payroll procedures and applicable laws, policies, rules and regulations; may provide lead supervision to clerical employees. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting and payroll functions, including automated payroll processing systems -AND- graduation from high school supplemented by college coursework in Accounting. Associate in Arts degree in Accounting preferred.

Special Requirement: Must possess a valid California driver\'s license.

Supplemental information

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, and/or training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the most-qualified applicants will be considered and may be invited to the interview and selection process.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.

HIRING INFORMATION
All job offers are contingent upon providing proof of full vaccination against COVID -19 and successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the two dose vaccine or 14 days since receiving the one dose vaccine.
Candidates will start at step one of an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with agency Personnel Rules.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION
Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.

As a condition of new and continued employment, employees in this classification must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.

NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles\' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at:

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