Job description
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.
Benefits
Benefits of Employment at JPIA
- Working with one of the most respected JPA’s in the state
- Supporting an industry critical to California’s future – water
- Being part of an organization where 97% of staff agreed that they know how their individual job contributes to the success of the organization
- Staff with engagement levels far exceeding most public entities
- Employee committees and activity groups focused on staff wellness, social activities and team building events (book club, hiking, golf, disc golf groups)
- Possible annual merit increases, dependent upon performance
- Remote work options
- Qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for student loan debt
- Medical: Choice of Kaiser (HMO or Consumer Driven Health Plan) or Anthem (HMO, PPO, or Consumer Driven Health Plan) paid 100% for employee and dependents
- Health Savings Account offered for Kaiser and Anthem CDHPs with up to $3400 contributed annually by JPIA.
- Dental: Choice of either Delta Dental (PPO) or Delta Care (HMO) paid 100% for employee and dependents
- Vision is provided through VSP paid 100% for employee and dependents
- Life Insurance: Group term life insurance paid 100% for employee; additional options to purchase more
- Short-term and Long-term disability insurance paid 100% for employee.
- Robust Employee Assistance Program for you and your dependents to help when life doesn’t go as planned
- Mental Wellness benefits for you and your dependents which includes access to coaching, therapy, meditations, and more
- Fertility and family planning coverage (Anthem)
Your Peace of Mind
- Paid time away: New hires enjoy 37 days of paid time off in the first year (12 accrued days of vacation, 12 accrued days of sick leave - one per month - with unlimited accrual, and 13 paid holidays each year)
- Support the community with 8 hours per year of paid volunteer time
- Generous pension plans with the CalPERS retirement system
- Voluntary 457(b) compensation plans to allow additional income for retirement
- Educational assistance program from day one to encourage personal and professional growth