Job Information
Rochester City School District Senior Payroll Clerk - Payroll Department in Rochester, New York
Senior Payroll Clerk - Payroll Department JobID: 3678
Position Type:
Non-Classroom Positions/ Admin/Office/Transport/Safety/Custodial/Food Srv
Date Posted:
11/14/2024
Location:
Rochester City School District
Date Available:
11/15/2024
Closing Date:
11/27/2024
Position Information
Bargaining UnitBENTE
Job LocationPayroll Department
Job TitleSenior Payroll Clerk (12 months)
Hours40
BracketXIV
Salary Range$21.31 - $23.30/hr
ABOUT RCSD: The Rochester City School District (RCSD), located in vibrant Monroe County on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario serves over 26,000 students, of whom more than 85% are students of color, in 46 schools and 10 alternative programs. The RCSD Board of Education and Superintendent believe that each student has recognizable and untapped potential that we all strive to discover and fulfill. In a partnership of family, school and community, our mission is to provide all students equitable access to a high quality education and graduate students who are prepared to become productive members of society. The Rochester City School District’s vision is to provide a high quality education that fosters the development of the individual talents and abilities of our students in a nurturing environment of equity. Students are our first priority and will drive each decision. Our work is centered in respect, trust, integrity and accountability. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a senior level clerical position involving responsibility for the independent performance of payroll functions, maintenance of payroll records, and completion of various payroll reports. This position is distinguished from that of Payroll Supervisor by virtue of the lesser size of the department or agency, payroll operation and scope of responsibility for the supervision of, and the planning and review of, the work of a clerical staff. The employee reports directly to, and works under general supervision from, a higher level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over a clerical staff. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.) Oversees agency payroll and timesheets including performing various calculations and recalculations, entering time and payments, making adjustments, running and reviewing error, verification, and change reports, and running distribution reports; Maintains up-to-date payroll data by entering new hire information or changes for each employee such as name, salary, and deductions for dues, savings or retirement; Maintains employee payroll records; Reviews computerized payroll printouts to identify payroll problems and discrepancies, including wage rates, incorrect or missing authorizations and additional or missing time cards; Assembles information for State, Federal and Social Security reports; Reviews employee payroll checks for accuracy; Responds to employees’ questions concerning payroll, paychecks, deductions, etc.; Calculates payroll adjustments; Calculates employee payoff checks; Reviews unemployment insurance claims and provides necessary information; Assists administrators with budget projections, updating spreadsheets and establishing reports for labor negotiations, completing state aid forms, responding to freedom of information requests, and projecting expenditures; Provides payroll information to auditors.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment; good knowledge of payroll procedures; good knowledge of proper payroll procedures; good knowledge of computer database systems; ability to understand and interpret payroll policies and procedures; ability to review computerized printouts and make necessary corrections; ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships; ability to operate a calculator and other office equipment; ability to perform required mathematical functions and make accurate arithmetic computations; ability to organize and maintain payroll records; ability to perform routine budget and expenditure projections; ability to communicate well both orally and in writing; ability to perform duties in a confidential manner; accuracy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER: (A) Five (5) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience posting financial or accounting records, or entering and editing data on payroll records; OR, (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance plus three (3) years of experience as described in (A) above; OR, (C) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree plus four (4) years of experience as described in (A) above; OR, (D) Any equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. ADOPTED: August 7, 2008 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Depending on the position duties, candidates for employment with the Monroe County Government will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. '); function setUpPageBreaks(){h = 0; try{}catch(ex){}} var h = 0 setTimeout("setUpPageBreaks()",100) document.write('