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Payroll Technician

Organization: City of Chino
Date Posted: 2/26/2026
City: Chino
Location: California
Country: United States
Primary Category: Human Resources/Payroll
Type of Position: Full-Time
Education Requirement: High School / GED
Experience Requirement: 3-5 years

Description & Details

Salary: $5,991 - $7,282 Monthly

Excellent Benefits Package!

Monthly Benefit Bank $2,559 per month towards medical, dental, vision (unused amounts paid as cash-back to employee)

 

We're Hiring!

Join the City of Chino and Shape the Future


The City of Chino Finance Department is seeking a full-time, highly motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Technician to manage biweekly payroll operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver accurate, timely employee compensation. This critical role helps maintain payroll integrity and supports Citywide financial operations.

The Finance Department manages the City’s fiscal operations including budgeting, accounting, purchasing, payroll, accounts payable, revenue, utility billing, and financial reporting. This position is responsible for performing technical payroll duties to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely employee compensation.

 

What You’ll Do

As our new Payroll Technician, you will:

  • Process and audit bi-weekly payroll including time reporting, leave balances, overtime, earnings, and deductions.
  • Review payroll data for accuracy and compliance with policies, labor agreements, and applicable regulations.
  • Generate payroll reports and reconcile payroll accounts.
  • Coordinate direct deposits, tax payments, and employee deductions.
  • Administer specialized payroll transactions including garnishments, retroactive adjustments, and manual payments.
  • Prepare journal entries and assist with payroll related financial reporting.
  • Support year end payroll activities including W 2 preparation and reporting.
  • Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and departments.
  • Maintain payroll records in accordance with confidentiality and compliance requirements.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has a solid understanding of payroll processing principles and practices
  • Understands accounting procedures and financial record keeping
  • Is familiar with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Can navigate modern office procedures and ERP systems

And someone who can:

  • Accurately process payroll in a high-volume environment
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies independently
  • Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with staff and departments
  • Manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively

Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

  • Education: Equivalent to completion of twelfth (12th) grade.
  • Experience: Three (3) years of experience in an accounting position, with an emphasis in payroll processing and automated payroll-processing systems. 

How to Apply / Contact

This recruitment will remain open until Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Apply for this position at: Payroll Technician | Job Details tab | Career Pages

How to Apply / Contact