Provisional Payroll Clerk

Board of Education; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education is seeking a Payroll Clerk to manage routine payroll accounts and records. The role involves reviewing timesheets and input documents, processing payroll deductions, and generating reports for state and federal agencies under supervision.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or a high school diploma with relevant payroll experience, strong data processing skills, and good judgment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited college with major course work in business or related field; PLUS two years of experience in payroll preparation and data processing
• Graduated from high school recognized by the NYS Education Department; PLUS experience as noted above.

Responsibilities

• Review timesheets for accuracy.
• Review payroll input documents and prepares for processing on computers; prepare for payment the various taxes deducted from employees' salaries.
• Prepare various reports to State and Federal agencies regarding employees' salaries; prepares recording and payments of deductions such as hospitalization, retirement and Social Security.
• Types letters, reports and incidental records; performs other duties as required.

Skills

Payroll records

Data processing

English

Clerical aptitude

Good judgment

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

High school diploma with experience

Job description

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PAYROLL CLERK

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Performs routine clerical tasks in keeping payroll accounts and records. The work involves routine payroll preparation and recording tasks which require the application of standard practices. The work is performed under general supervision. Requires the exercise of independent judgment and a general understanding of contracts, procedures and policies. Does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

• Review timesheets submitted by various departments for accuracy.
• Review payroll input documents and prepares for processing on computers; Prepare for payment the various taxes deducted from employees' salaries;
• Prepare various reports to State and Federal agencies regarding employees' salaries; Prepares recording and payments of various salary deductions such as hospitalization, retirement and Social Security;
• Types letters, reports and incidental records; Performs other duties that may be required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of

methods and practices in keeping payroll records and accounts; good knowledge of necessary payroll deductions; knowledge of business and English; ability to understand oral and written directions; working knowledge of data processing as related to payroll; ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; good judgment ; neatness of appearance; integrity; tact and courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Associates degree from an accredited college with major course work in business or a related field; PLUS two years of experience in the field of payroll preparation and data processing; OR
• Graduated from high school recognized by the New York State Education Department: PLUS experience as noted above.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $57,511 to $77,660 Per Year

Contact Information

• Linda Henderson , Administrative Assistant
• BOARD OF EDUCATION
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]