Payroll Specialist 1

#1939 - Payroll Specialist 1 Review payroll transactions submitted by New York State agencies of the Executive, Judicial and Legislative Branches, including the State University and the City University of New York, ensuring the accuracy of salaries, amounts paid, taxes withheld, and deductions and garnishments taken in the paychecks of State employees. Apply laws, regulations, business rules, and procedures governing payroll transactions in determining salaries that may be complicated by a number of variables such as numerous seasonal and non-statutory employees or employee contract related salary calculations. Position Summary: Item #: 02035 Bargaining Unit: CSEA Administrative Services Unit Division: Payroll, Accounting & Revenue Services Bureau: State Payroll Services Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Appointment Type: Permanent Salary Grade: 11 Salary Range: $47,695 - $58,447 Employment Type: FULL TIME Occupational Category: Financial, Accounting, Auditing NY HELPS: Yes Travel Percentage: 0% Work Week: Monday - Friday Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Shift: First Shift Day Mandatory Overtime: No Compressed Workweek Allowed: Yes Telecommuting Allowed: Yes How to Apply: To be considered for this position, you must create a candidate profile or log in to your profile and upload the documents listed below.  - Resume - Cover Letter - College Transcripts (if applicable) Please ensure item number 02035-JCF is included in each document's file name. Transcripts are required if the position has educational requirements or allows education as a substitution for minimum qualifications. Minimum Qualifications: Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller. Civil Service examinations are not required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program: Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program: For appointment to the Payroll Specialist 1 (SG-11), you must have: - Two years of full-time business or human resources office experience in one or more of the following: accounts payable, accounts receivable and/or bookkeeping; processing payroll transactions; processing travel expense reports and/or reimbursements; processing personnel, benefits and/or time and attendance transactions; reviewing requisitions for purchase and initiating and processing purchase orders. OR - Thirty semester credit hours of college-level study AND one year of full-time business or human resources experience in one or more of the following: accounts payable, accounts receivable and/or bookkeeping; processing payroll transactions; processing travel expense reports and/or reimbursements; processing personnel, benefits and/or time and attendance transactions; reviewing requisitions for purchase and initiating and processing purchase orders. OR - Sixty semester credit hours of college-level study Competitive Minimum Qualifications: You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. For 70.1 transfer to a Payroll Specialist 1, salary grade (SG)-11, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to a SG-09 or above. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov) Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade. Non-Competitive promotion (NCP) qualifications: You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Office Assistant 2, Office Assistant 2 (Spanish Language), Clerk 2, Clerk 2 (Spanish Language), Office Assistant 2 (Calculations), Office Assistant 2 (Calculations) (Spanish Language), Calculations Clerk 2, Calculations Clerk 2 (Spanish Language), Office Assistant 2 (Customer Service), Office Assistant 2 (Customer Service) (Spanish Language), Agency Services Representative, Agency Services Representative (Spanish Language), Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding), Office Assistant 2 (Keyboarding) (Spanish Language), Keyboard Specialist 2, Keyboard Specialist 2 (Spanish Language), or Payroll Assistant.  NCP Notes: If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  - Excellent analytical and organization skills - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Detail orientated, and produces an accurate and timely work product - Works well independently and in a team environment - Ability to respond to written inquiries and telephone calls from NYS employees, NYS agencies and vendors - Ability to analyze and review weekly production query results - Ability to prepare timely, accurate, thoughtful production related research - Ability to locate, research, communicate and document any discrepancies or unusual circumstances - Ability to reconcile complex business reports and identify discrepancies - Ability to provide training and guidance to employees - Ability to assess multiple competing priorities Contact Information: If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact: Division Contact: Jessica D. Hill [email protected] Human Resources Contact: Jaylin Frese (518) 474-1924 [email protected] The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. Telecommuting The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's primary residence location, duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period. Reasonable Accommodation The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924. Equal Opportunity Employment The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.