ATC Payroll Technician*

San Bernardino County • Full-time • Throughout San Bernardino County, CA • $46.76k - $64.27k / year • 3d ago

The Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (ATC) is recruiting for ATC Payroll Technicians to perform specialized and complex fiscal clerical duties in payroll processing. Duties include auditing time sheets, warrants, and other fiscal documents for the County payroll system; guiding department payroll specialists to ensure accurate payroll inputs; explaining payroll laws and procedures to the public and department representatives; and preparing and reviewing payrolls involving a variety of rules and regulations governing the computation of pay and benefits that require interpretation of personnel rules, collective bargaining agreements, and benefit plans.

For more detailed information regarding job duties, refer to the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Payroll Technician job description.

*Official Title: Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector Payroll Technician

Payroll Technicians who possess the Fundamental Payroll Certification issued by PayrollOrg are entitled to a 5% payroll differential for all hours actually worked.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENT:
EXPERIENCE	Must possess three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience processing payroll that includes calculating pay and deductions OR reviewing, reconciling, and maintaining fiscal/accounting records.
*SUBSTITUTION*	Six (6) semester (9 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting, math, and/or business administration may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience. *(Transcripts MUST be attached.)*
IMPORTANT NOTES:
All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.
EDUCATION *(Substitution)*	Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. *(Must be attached if applicable.)* For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.

Examination Procedure:

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the online assessment. The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas (practice materials not available):

Interpersonal Skills
Reading Comprehension
Fiscal Concepts and Arithmetic

Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers. (Practice materials not available.)

Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, February 06, 2026. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible,as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process