Building Code Enforcement Officer I

Career Description

The Accounting Technician – Payroll/Transmittal Specialist serves under the direction of OCERS Member Services Manager and is responsible for interpreting statutes, regulations, and policies from both the 1937 Act and County MOU’s as it applies to transmittal processing. Flexible schedule does not apply to this position (No Flex-Time).

General Duties

• Under minimal supervision, the Accounting Technician – Payroll/Transmittal Specialist performs highly specialized and responsible work in the area of plan sponsor transmittal reconciliation, and controls complex and varied accounting records and accounts.
• Reviews, creates, and modifies complex spreadsheets.
• Clears transmittal exceptions utilizing Pension Gold and AHRS software.
• Interacts in a professional manner with representatives of other agencies and plan sponsors in accordance with the appropriate MOU and in accordance with the 1937 Act.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years experience in the maintenance and review of fiscal, financial or statistical records.
• A working knowledge of Excel.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of reconciliation practices, general payroll procedures, and accounts payable.

Additional Duties

• Run transmittal discrepancy reports.
• Resolve transmittal discrepancies by working closely with various County agencies and Plan Sponsor Human Resources departments.
• Utilize Excel for: reviewing, creating, and modifying complex spreadsheets.

Desirable Qualifications

• Three years of experience dealing with reconciliation practices and general payroll procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel: reviewing, creating, and modifying complex spreadsheets are a critical function of this position.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to the retirement benefits system (1937 Act).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Conditions

The Retirement Office is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities that are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position.

Application Process

• Only on-line applications with the completed supplemental questions will be accepted.
• E-mail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is on your application and only use one email account.
• Your application should highlight all of the areas in which you have developed expertise, matching your professional experience with the specific qualifications listed above.
• It is recommended that you record or print your confirmation page, as this verifies receipt of your on-line application.
• You may apply on-line at the County of Orange website: http://www.oc.ca.gov.
• For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Teresa Panameno at (714) 569-4847 or e-mail tpanameno@ocers.org. Do not submit resumes to this email address as they will not be considered in lieu of the required application process.

Additional Information

• EEO INFORMATION - Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
• Non-Management Benefits - In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
• Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
• Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.