Review Vacancy
AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
TitlePayroll Specialist 1 - Item #02042
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $41130 to $50405 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates must be eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law or reachable on the Payroll Specialist 1 eligible list.
70.1 transfer
To be eligible for a 70.1 transfer, candidate must have one year or permanent service in a qualifying title allocated to salary grade 9 or above.
Duties Description Review and Process Direct Deposit Returns, Reversals, Deletes and Reissues
o Review and process incoming direct deposit returns.
o Receive, process incoming direct deposit deletes and reversals.
o Provide notification to payroll officers of direct deposit returns and the status of requested deletes and reversals.
o Provide direct deposit assistance to agencies.
o Scan and file daily direct deposit documents.
o Receive and process incoming reissuance requests for direct deposit returns.
Review and Process Incoming AC-3340 Stop and Reissue Forms for Payroll Checks
o Review, process and key incoming AC-3340 forms to an excel spreadsheet.
o Provide notification to payroll officers on the status of the stop and reissued paychecks.
o Provide assistance to agencies completing these forms.
o Scan and upload documents to FileNet.
Assists with the State’s Annual Payroll Check Outreach and Escheatment Process
o Process and key returned outreach form information into PayServ.
o Contact agencies and/or employees for additional documentation when necessary.
o Track all escheatment forms and transactions.
Assist the Paycheck Reversal and Exchange Team
o Provide backup to the Payroll Reversal and Exchange Team. This includes sending agency notifications, running various reports and queries. Handle inquiries from agencies.
Additional Comments DESIRED COMPETENCIES:
• 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 deduction query results
• Ability to prepare timely, accurate, thoughtful deduction 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
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