Payroll Clerk - NY Helps

Lockport City School District; South Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockport City School District seeks a Payroll Clerk for the Administration Building to support payroll-related tasks and confidential records. This full-time role emphasizes accuracy, data entry efficiency, and collaboration across school staff.

The position welcomes a dedication to continuous improvement, adaptability, and the ability to problem-solve in a dynamic educational environment. NY HELPS placement may apply for emergency staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Broad experience with a variety of clerical and accounting tasks.
• Proficiency with technology and data entry programs.
• Uncompromising commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work accurately and problem solve regularly.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to collaborate with and support other staff.
• Loyalty and evidence of being a team player.
• Commitment to confidentiality.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion of all members of the school community.

Responsibilities

Skills

Clerical tasks

Data entry

Problem solving

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Equity and inclusion

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Job Number 3300057214

Start Date

Open Date 10/13/2026

Closing Date 10/26/2026

Title of Position: Payroll Clerk - Administration Building - unrepresented

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Qualifications

• Broad experience with a variety of clerical and accounting tasks
• Proficiency with technology and data entry programs
• Uncompromising commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work accurately and problem solve regularly
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to collaborate with and support other staff
• Loyalty and evidence of being a team player
• Commitment to confidentiality
• Commitment to equity and inclusion of all members of the school community

Requirements

Previous experience working with payroll related tasks

New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS)

The NY HELPS (Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program Statewide) is a New York State program that allows civil service agencies to hire qualified employees quickly without a competitive civil service examination. It was created to help agencies fill critical vacancies by streamlining the appointment process; however, candidates must still meet all minimum qualifications for the position.

Position Available

ASAP

Closing Date

October 26, 2026

Job Attachment

Itinerant Location Board of Education

Salary Competitive Y

Position Status Full time

Contact Person's Name Lisa Scharder

Contact Person's Title Deputy Superintendent

Contact Person's Phone [phone]