Job Description

Brentwood Union School District is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative  Senior Account Clerk – Payroll to join our team. This position is responsible for performing technical accounting duties related to payroll preparation, processing, reconciliation, and auditing to ensure the timely and accurate payment of employees.

• Perform technical payroll duties including preparation, processing, reconciliation, and auditing.


• Compile and prepare reports on earnings, deductions, leave balances, and non-taxable wages.


• Process and adjust payroll deductions (benefits, retirement contributions, voluntary withholdings); resolve discrepancies.


• Reconcile and maintain payroll-related records and reports (digital and manual).


• Review and audit payroll data for accuracy; make corrections as necessary.


• Remain current on payroll-related laws, codes, and regulations.


• Communicate with staff and external agencies to resolve discrepancies and provide wage verification.


• Ensure accurate deduction calculations for leaves in collaboration with colleagues.

Experience & Education

• Any combination of experience and education providing knowledge and ability in clerical, financial record-keeping, payroll, or related fields.


• High school graduation required; coursework in payroll/accounting or related fields preferred.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Completed online application


• Resume


• Two (2) letters of recommendation (dated within the past two years preferred)


• Proof of meeting proficiency requirement: District Proficiency Test (20, 70, or 90 version),  OR Associate’s Degree or higher

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