Payroll Specialist (opens in new tab)
ACWA/Joint Powers Insurance Authority · View all jobs
Roseville, California, United States (Hybrid) · Posted 2 days ago
$64k–$96k / yr
Industry Government/Civil Service
Job Function Accounting/Finance
Job Type Full-Time
Job Duration Indefinite
Min Experience 3-5 Years
Salary $64,606.00 - $96,909.00
Salary - Type Yearly Salary

About this role

Join Our Team at ACWA JPIA!

ACWA JPIA is an award-winning risk pool serving California’s public water agencies. We are proud of our supportive, collaborative workplace and are excited to welcome a new Payroll Specialist to our Finance team in Roseville, CA.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, analytical professional with experience in payroll administration and accounting. They demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, maintain accuracy and confidentiality, and can independently resolve complex payroll and accounting discrepancies. They are proactive, adaptable, and committed to improving processes while providing excellent service and collaborating effectively with others.

What You’ll Do:

  • Administer payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing, tax reporting, and compliance with applicable requirements.
  • Manage payroll reporting, retirement contributions, and employee benefit remittances while maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Reconcile payroll, bank, and general ledger accounts; prepare journal entries and support financial audits.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of payroll and accounting operations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • Competitive Salary: The JPIA anticipates hiring at $75,373, which represents the top of the first third of the established salary range, $64,606 - $96,909.
  • Outstanding Benefits: 100% covered medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your dependents
  • Retirement Security: CalPERS pension plan
  • Hybrid Schedule: Ability to work from home two days per week

How to Apply:

For the job profile and application procedure, please go to the JPIA’s career page: https://acwajpia.com/employment-opportunities/

Deadline to apply is November 15, 2026. This recruitment can end at any time without prior notice. No walk-ins please. EOE employer. 

This position is located in Roseville, CA, and is full-time, 40 hours per week, with hours from 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Remote work up to two days per week. Flexible work hours might be available. 

Key Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience administering payroll operations.
Job ID: 86650996

About the company

ACWA/Joint Powers Insurance Authority
The ACWA JPIA (JPIA) is a public entity formed in 1979 by the water agencies of the state of California. Like its members, the JPIA is a special district in the state of California. Its formation and operation are subject to the provisions of the California Government Code, including the Brown Act. It provides risk-sharing pools to meet the needs of its members for property, liability, workers' compensation, and employee benefits coverage. For forty years, the JPIA has been a partnership of water agencies working together…
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