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CITY OF COLTON PAYROLL TECHNICIAN DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of higher level supervisory personnel, performs advanced technical accounting work in the preparation and maintenance of the payroll system and other financial and statistical records and reports; performs a variety of other accounting duties in support of assigned functions. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Payroll Technician is distinguished from the Accounting Technician class by its responsibility for the maintenance of the City's payroll system. In addition, positions in this class are typically responsible for varied and complex segments of the accounting or record keeping system. Work generally involves assignments requiring frequent choices in the application of a variety of procedures, as well as a thorough understanding of the record keeping system and related transactions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) • Monitors, maintains and verifies all aspects of the City's payroll function; maintains master file changes such as voluntary deductions and benefits, Federal and State tax information, employment status and PERS status. • Reconciles health, dental, life insurance and long-term disability insurance transactions. • Reconciles payroll related liability accounts at year-end. • Distributes, reviews and inputs time sheets from the various City departments; processes payroll, payroll reports and payroll checks; and calculates retroactive payments. • Maintains the petty cash fund; monitors disbursements and reimbursements. • Performs employment verifications as is necessary. • At the request of higher-level supervisory personnel performs special projects; researches and reports on financial activity. • Prepares adjusting journals. • Responds to questions and concerns from City employees; provides information as is appropriate and resolves payroll service complaints. • Assist auditing activities as assigned. • Performs other related duties as required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and counter service.