Payroll Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) Item #
About the position
The Payroll Specialist 1 position at the New York State Comptroller's Office involves processing and auditing payroll transactions, ensuring compliance with various laws and regulations. The role supports the state's payroll process and provides payroll information to other agencies, contributing to the efficient management of payroll operations.
Responsibilities
?? Process and audit payroll transactions submitted to NYS agencies.
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?? Review and independently audit payroll transactions based on laws, regulations, and business rules.
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?? Audit and enter salary refunds, retirement system enrollments, and involuntary deduction orders into the payroll system.
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?? Process and verify accuracy of tax refunds and retirement contributions.
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?? Prepare salary exchange schedules and maintain budget certificates for salary transactions.
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?? Coordinate the collection and distribution of transaction correction sheets and assist in analyzing agency submission errors.
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?? Provide basic salary information and research salary history records for other agencies.
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?? Assist with training presentations and provide information about common agency submission errors.
Requirements
?? Two years of full-time business or human resources office experience in relevant fields such as accounts payable, payroll processing, or bookkeeping.
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?? Thirty semester credit hours of college-level study and one year of relevant experience.
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?? Sixty semester credit hours of college-level study.
Nice-to-haves
?? Experience with auditing payroll transactions.
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?? Familiarity with tax transactions and retirement contributions.
Benefits
?? Telecommuting options after initial 8 weeks.
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?? Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
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?? Diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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