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Payroll Technician

Palo Alto Unified School District
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/15/2026

Payroll Technician at Palo Alto Unified School District

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Date Posted
6/15/2026
Contact
Sandy Esquivias
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$37.56 - $48.02 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 34 on Classified Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
12 Months / 8 Hours per Day
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Palo Alto Unified School District
Department
Business Services
Benefits
100% District-paid (employee only) / Family Benefits voluntary

Job Summary

Job Summary

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE • Equivalent to an Associate’s degree or higher with an emphasis in Business and/or Accounting; • Three years of responsible experience in the maintenance of financial records; • Experience with computerized data entry and accounting systems. OVERVIEW: Under general direction, assist with the preparation of District Classified payrolls, requiring a high level of skill in spreadsheet use and database management. Consistent ethical behavior and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality are essential. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for the preparation of regular and variable payrolls for Classified personnel; • Prepare new employee information and enter this data into the payroll system; • Receive, check, and extend vouchers for part-time and substitute classified employees; • Recap payroll by various groups and balance against audits received from the County Office of Education; • Assist the audit staff in their Annual Review of district payroll books and records; • Answer inquiries from employees regarding pay status; • Prepare various reports and assist the Coordinator with other tasks as assigned; • Maintain close working relationships with the budget office, personnel offices operating unit, County payroll and retirement offices, and District employees; • Distribute payroll warrants and W-2 forms and answer payroll and deduction questions from employees; • Perform responsible payroll and clerical work independently; • Learn specific public laws, school district regulations, and procedures relevant to the duties required; • Demonstrate skill in a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and communication software; • Make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; • Please see more in the job description attached below.

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