What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll/Retirement Specialist II position at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education?
Payroll/Retirement Specialist II at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
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5/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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$32.08 - $65.21 Per Hour
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Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Payroll Manager, performs a variety of specialized and complex payroll duties in the review, auditing and processing of payroll records, benefits, and retirement contributions for County Office and school district employees. Serve as a technical resource concerning assigned payroll functions and related retirement and benefits accounts and information. Prepare, maintain and audit a variety of financial and statistical payroll, benefits, and retirement data, records, statements and reports. This level is distinguished from the Payroll/Retirement Specialist I in that it guides and supports the work of Payroll/Retirement Specialist I, works independently on special projects, and provides input concerning department needs and the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: -High school diploma or equivalent. -One year of college-level course work in accounting or related field (one year of additional experience or CASBO, ACSA, or other related school business or payroll certification can be substituted for one year of college coursework). -Five years increasingly responsible related experience including work with payroll, retirement, or similar functions. -Proven ability to read, interpret and apply sound judgement to a variety of documents, financial, and statistical records. -Demonstrated experience in spreadsheet database computer applications. Desired: -AA in Accounting. -Experience in a school district, county office of education, or governmental agency payroll department. -CASBO, ACSA, or related school business or payroll certifications.
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:
- Copy of Transcript (if applicable)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current)
- Resume (Please include dates worked for each place of employment)
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: -High school diploma or equivalent. -One year of college-level course work in accounting or related field (one year of additional experience or CASBO, ACSA, or other related school business or payroll certification can be substituted for one year of college coursework). -Five years increasingly responsible related experience including work with payroll, retirement, or similar functions. -Proven ability to read, interpret and apply sound judgement to a variety of documents, financial, and statistical records. -Demonstrated experience in spreadsheet database computer applications. Desired: -AA in Accounting. -Experience in a school district, county office of education, or governmental agency payroll department. -CASBO, ACSA, or related school business or payroll certifications.
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED:
- Copy of Transcript (if applicable)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current)
- Resume (Please include dates worked for each place of employment)
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Salary : $32 - $65