Payroll Processing In Jobs in Bakersfield, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $5,545.16 - $7,835.16 Monthly
Location : District Office, CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: FY25-2600457
College: District Office
Department: Business Services
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Assured Consideration Date: 07/08/2026
Internal Posting Information: None
Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.
Basic Function
Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources, the Payroll Specialist performs a variety of complex technical tasks in the processing of employee payrolls at the District Office.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Payroll Specialist classification serves as a lead to other Payroll Technicians and performs the full range of payroll accounting, reporting, enters payroll information for assigned parts of the overall payroll for a College or the District Office.
Representative Duties
Prepare and process classified, academic and management (confidential) payrolls; provide guidance to other payroll personnel in the preparation of payroll input documents; respond to inquiries regarding technical procedures and use of Banner H/R.
Establish schedule for transmitting direct deposit payments for wages to the bank; coordinate the distribution of payroll warrants; reconcile direct deposit account; and analyze account deposits and debits.
Assemble, tabulate, extend, balance and post District payrolls and related data; examine payroll transactions for accuracy and completeness including rate of pay, category of payments and account numbers; evaluate discrepancies in payments or records and perform adjustments as required; post, monitor and audit vacation and sick leave usage.
Monitor and adjust employee annual wage statements for overpayments, third party sick pay, and workers' compensation payments.
Maintain and update individual payroll records; audit files for mandatory payroll documents; earned benefits, voluntary deductions and long-term disability benefits records. Notify colleges to remedy delinquent records.
Prepare, submit and monitor the required retirement reports; compute payment schedule and coding.
Audit, compile, calculate and process payments in support of voluntary deductions to various private agencies including insurance companies, tax sheltered annuity carriers; serve as a resource for information regarding these activities.
Research and respond to questions regarding District payroll policies and procedures; prepare responses to court or arbitration-ordered payroll data.
Deposit federal and state withholding taxes for employee wages for each payroll processed by the District.
Prepare and submit quarterly and annual payroll reports and statements to appropriate governmental agencies as required.
Coordinate the processing of W-2 statements; annually balance W-2 figures.
Provide authorized payroll information to public agencies, loan offices and insurance companies; verify earnings for employees as requested.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, calculator, fax machine and a computer.
Research and verify financial and credit balance reports.
Assist in the annual preparation and presentation of formal and informal workshops on payroll-related matters.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A.A. Degree and five years of increasingly responsible experience in payroll or maintenance of financial accounting records.
Knowledge & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, practices and terminology used in payroll and bookkeeping
Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations.
Rules, regulations and procedures of the Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS).
Principles and procedures of statistical record-keeping and reporting.
Basic Math.
Oral and written communications skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Operation of office equipment including a computer.
Research methods and report preparation techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Perform complex payroll and record-keeping procedures.
Research and prepare a variety of payroll related reports.
Perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer.
Maintain accurate and complete records.
Prepare, submit and monitor reports to CalSTRS and CalPERS.
Interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations related to payroll procedures.
Respond to request and inquiries from District employees, government agencies and the public.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
SALARY RANGE
$ 5,545.16 - $ 7,835.16 monthly
Maximum Entry Level Salary: $8,825.88 monthly
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by July 8th, 2026, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packet MUST include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application form

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024
Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
Important Instructions & Additional Information
Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.
Completed applications must include the following.

• Completed online application for employment
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
• Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc.
Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications
Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our for more information.
International or Foreign Degrees
Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.
Accommodations
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our )
Discrimination Free Work Environment
Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.
The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.
See our for more information.
Work Authorization
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
E-Verify
The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit
Helpful Links
Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

• Flex 125
• Additional products and services through American Fidelity
• Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.
The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

• Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
• Adjuncts
• Temporary Hourly
• Professional Experts

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