Payroll Specialist

Roseville, California, 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. Minimum Qualifications: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience administering payroll operations.