Payroll Technician (I/II-C)

Education/Experience:High school diploma GED or equivalent AND two (2) years of experience performing bookkeeping financial and statistical recordkeeping; or preparing reviewing and processing payroll benefits and/or personnel documents using an automated payroll accounting system.

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Education/Experience: Completion of 6 semester (9 quarter) units from an accredited college in one or more of the following topics: accounting principles/techniques; payroll production reporting accounting and administration; tax accounting; governmental accounting computer spreadsheet applications payroll auditing and/or computerized accounting/payroll systems* ANDone(1) year of experience performing bookkeeping financial and statistical recordkeeping; or preparing reviewing and processing payroll benefits and/or personnel documents using an automated payroll accounting system.

Education/Experience: High school diploma GED or equivalent AND four (4) years of experience preparing reviewing and processing payroll benefits and/or personnel documents using an automated payroll accounting system at a level equivalent to the Payroll Technician I

OR

Education/Experience:Completion of 6 semester (9 quarter) units from an accredited college in one or more of the following topics: accounting principles/techniques; payroll production reporting accounting and administration; tax accounting; governmental accounting computer spreadsheet applications payroll auditing and/or computerized accounting/payroll systems* AND two (2) years of experience preparing reviewing and processing payroll benefits and/or personnel documents using an automated payroll accounting system at a level equivalent to the Payroll Technician I.

09/30/2025 5:00 PM -Deadline to submit application and required education documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of an initial application screening a mandatory information meeting a supplemental questionnaire assessment a written and/or practical exam an oral board exam or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicants ability to advance in the process; as such responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224 hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates qualifying under education must submit a copy of their college diploma certificate and/or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the institution degree certificate date earned and area of specialization) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their verification of education by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online candidates may submit documents by fax to or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title and the recruitment number n your email or fax.