Hybrid Accounting Technician - Benefits en Garvey School District

Under general supervision, to perform complex accounting clerical work related to the administration of employee District Fringe Benefits Programs, specialized accounting, and statistical record keeping, process and maintain records and documents requiring interpretive ability, exercise independent judgment and self-motivation/initiative in application in the use of district established employees’ fringe benefit accounting practices, and to perform other related duties as required.

Example of Duties: (For a more complete list of duties, see Accounting Technician - Benefits job description.) Understand, interpret, and with a degree of expertise fringe benefits payroll related procedures, research and define applicable solutions to conflicts or problems which may occur regarding fringe benefits. Enter payroll and data in computer using specialized database software; create spreadsheets and databases; use standard and specialized software; update records as changes in status and benefit selection as changes occur. Make calculation, such as annual salary, hourly rates, leave balances, payroll, taxes, benefit costs, prorating, payroll deductions, salary reductions, union dues, and amounts payable; make employment tax deposits. Prepare and maintain employee payroll-related time, leave, absence, data summaries, and reports; research records to comply with court orders. Prepare schedules, summaries, recaps and reports for auditors; periodically audit records. Prepare and distribute informational packages for open enrollment and respond to questions or problems employees may have regarding any health and welfare rules, regulations and/or laws. Provide payroll data for budget development. Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.

DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS: • Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledges and abilities stated above, and the ability to perform the duties of the position. • A typical qualifying entrance background is journey-level experience performing automated payroll record keeping involving 100 or more employees in a data processing environment and preferably in a public education setting. • Completion of high school supplemented by course work or training in computer technology.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Complete an application on EDJOIN.org by the deadline date below. Do not use the phrases "see resume", "see attached" or "refer to previous applications". All applications will be screened. Incomplete applications are subject to disqualification. Employees requesting a transfer within the same classification are to complete a District Classified Application and a Classified Transfer Request Form. TESTING INFORMATION Successful applicants who meet the listed requirements for this position and pass the application screening process will be notified for written test on future date to be determined. Individuals with legally-defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the examination process. In order to make the request, please contact the Human Resources Office at the time of filing an application. Candidates may be required to supply documentation support in the need for the accommodation when the request is made. The Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender or sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. (BP 4030). Equal Opportunity Employer - Non-Discrimination on Basis of Race, Color, Ancestry, Religious Creed, Sex, Handicap, Age