Payroll and Retirement Audit Specialist #2526-0543

ABOUT THE ROLE The Contra Costa County Office of Education is seeking a specialist to analyze, audit, and reconcile school district payroll and retirement records. The role involves assisting staff and districts with complex issues, training payroll accountants, and safeguarding the agency and districts from penalties, interest, and audit impacts in an evolving legal environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Analyze, audit, and reconcile school district payroll transmittal records, retirement reports, and deduction registers. - Perform complex accounting work including computation, recording, monitoring, paying, and reporting of payroll and retirement data. - Conduct specialized audits to ensure district employee and employer deductions for STRS, PERS, Social Security, and Medicare taxes are paid and reported accurately. - Train and advise school district payroll accountants and internal staff on various payroll and retirement processes and procedures. - Assist staff and school districts with complex payroll and retirement issues. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - High school graduation or equivalent supplemented by two years of college-level coursework in finance, accounting, or a related field. - Four years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a California public school or government agency involving payroll, financial accounting, and/or retirement reporting. - Valid California driver's license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Experience in school district payroll, retirement reporting, and payroll tax compliance with knowledge of STRS, PERS, and applicable regulations. - Ability to analyze and resolve complex payroll issues and provide training and technical support. - Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills. SELECTION PROCESS - Applications will be reviewed for completeness, including all supplemental questions. - Skills testing will be required as a part of the interview process. HOW TO APPLY - Submit a completed application through EDJOIN at https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2258258. - Include a current Letter of Introduction explaining your interest in the position. - Include a current Resume. - Ensure all supplemental questions and required attachments are completed, as incomplete applications will not be considered. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: Contra Costa County Office of Education - Department: District Payroll Services Business Services - Job Type: Full-Time - Location: 77 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 - Closing Date: October 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time