Position Title

Payroll Examiner

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

per CSEA contract

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs facility payroll or a segment of a payroll program, which entails the preparation of the regular, lag, and special payrolls.  

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This payroll program is an agency with a payroll of 50 to 500 employees; performs the full range of payroll processing tacks and activities as workload requires.  

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

• Preparation of reports to NYS retirement systems
• Maintain NYS retirement system records and reports
• The process of onboarding of new employees and removal of hired separated employees
• Preparation of W-2 files, social security tax reports and related year end payroll tax reports
• Tracking the accrual and use of leave credits for employees an application of union agreements
• Reconcile bank statements, print vendor checks, initiate bank transfers and make journal entries
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll records and documentation in accordance with policies and state regulations
• Duties related to data entry to update and maintain software system with employee information, tax rates, benefits deductions and other required data

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Excellent attention to detail; exceptional mathematical and calculation skills; verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of payroll software; knowledge of payroll, garnishments and benefits; multitasking abilities, good research and analysis skills; ability to prepare spreadsheet and reports; exceptional computer skills.

Civil Service Title

Payroll Examiner

Job Qualifications

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in accounting, business administration or a related field preferred.  At least five (5) years of experience processing payroll for entities with 50 or more employees; or at least three (3) years of experience processing payroll for entities with 100 or more employees.  Demonstrated, hands-on payroll processing experience is essential. 

Job Category

Clerical/Office

Job Location

District Office

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