Payroll Clerk jobs in Schenectady, NY

Distinguishing Features of the Class and Payroll Clerk Role

This clerical position involves assisting in the preparation and processing of one or more payrolls.  Attention to detail is an important factor of this position.  Direct supervision is received from an administrative supervisor in the department.  General direction in the form of ongoing training, may be received from a higher level clerical employee.  The incumbent is also required to perform accounts receivable and accounts payable functions on non-payroll weeks and does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities and Payroll Clerk Expectations

• Prepares and processes payroll time card data;
• Enters contract salary data into payroll system;
• Enters information on new hires into payroll system;
• Enters payroll deduction information from prepared materials into      payroll system;
• Assists in preparing and filing government reports;
• Assists in completing forms for Savings Bonds and Tax Sheltered Annuities;
• Answers inquiries concerning payroll matters;
• Classifies constantly recurring receipts and expenditures and distributes costs according to a prescribed code;
• Receives remittances by mail or in person, verifies amount, and posts to book of original entry;
• Prepares, processes, and distributes accounts payables;
• Sorts, indexes and files requisitions, vouchers, ledger cards and other materials;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics and Key Qualities of Payroll Clerk: 

• Working knowledge of the methods of preparing and processing payroll data; working knowledge of Business Arithmetic and English;  ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; attention to detail.

Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application. In addition, all applicants are requested to submit a current resume.  This is a competitive Schenectady County Civil Service position. Candidates must meet civil service requirements for appointment. Candidates must currently hold this title or be reachable on the civil service list when available. If a list is not available, this will be a provisional appointment and the successful candidate must take the appropriate civil service examination and be reachable.