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AgencySenate, NYS

TitlePayroll Processor

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $40000 to $45000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description The New York State Senate is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual to fill a Payroll Processing position to support the New York State Senate Payroll Department.

The primary responsibilities include:

•Employment verifications, including the New York State Department of Labor inquiries
•Configuring payroll transactions that are received from Personnel daily
•Input payroll into Senate Financial Management System (SFMS)
•Review output transactions for proper codes for files
•Input payroll into “Payserv,” as needed
•Review check registers biweekly for payroll changes
•Reconcile checks
•Field telephone calls
•Various general office duties

Minimum Qualifications To be considered, you must have:

•Two years’ experience in a payroll environment processing agency-related multi-entity payrolls with a medium to large company/employee base
•Strong PC skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
•A high school diploma required, 2-year degree preferred

Knowledge, skills, and abilities (those necessary to perform the job competently):

•Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
•Established organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks & work under deadlines
•Strong communication and customer service skills
•Have a desire to succeed in a business environment

Additional Comments The salary range is $40,000 to $45,000, commensurate with experience and education. This is an in-person position based in Albany, NY.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered. Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

•Dental insurance
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
•Health insurance
•Life insurance
•Paid time off
•Parental leave
•Retirement plan
•Sick time
•Tuition reimbursement
•Vision insurance
•Wellness Program

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone

Fax

Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.