California State University is seeking a highly skilled Payroll Technician II to join our team. As a key member of our payroll department, you will be responsible for processing and auditing payroll transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Process and audit payroll transactions, including appointments, separations, leaves of absence, and status changes for CSU employees.
• Verify and release pay warrants, including NDI/IDL, final settlements, and year-end settlements.
• Research and apply applicable policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and state payroll procedures manual.
• Assist individuals with questions or concerns regarding leave benefits, position history, pay history, and payroll-related record inquiries.
• Leaves/Benefits accounting, including verifying and maintaining employee leave balances and accruals in Absence Management.
• Validating and auditing records for corrections and/or adjustments as needed.
• Administer and process adjustments to an employee's pay, including garnishments, tax levies, judgments, dock leave, and accounts receivable.
• Calculate net pay with deductions and taxes for late corrections or changes after master payroll cut-off.
• Prepare, process, and calculate net accounts receivables related to time base changes, late dock, and various types of overpayments.
• Reconcile and track established Receivables through the collection process.
• Notify, prepare, and distribute 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day letters to employees prior to Financial Services accounts receivable team establishing outside collections.
• Time & Labor and Absence Management, including daily, monthly, and yearly auditing to ensure appropriate processing of compensated absences and compliance with legal deadlines for timely payment of wages.

• Equivalent to two years of payroll and personnel experience, which has provided the required knowledge and abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of general office methods, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to select and apply a wide variety of moderately complex policies, procedures, programs, and applicable state and federal laws, educational codes, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions and recommendations regarding payroll activities.
• Ability to use current computer word processing and spreadsheet software programs, web browsers, electronic calendaring programs, ERP/HRIS, and data management systems.
• Ability to audit and reconcile data, interpret and apply written rules and regulations, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Anticipated salary will be $3,864 - $4,250 per month, plus excellent paid benefits.
• Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

California State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.