Payroll Clerk

Responsible for the pick-up of the Agency biweekly and supplemental payroll. Preparing the “Summary of Payroll” form, print the supporting PMS documents and fax to OPA in order to release the payroll. Responsible for sorting and distribution of the Agency payroll. Performs weekly reconciliation audits for the mailing of checks to active and inactive employees representing legal settlements, final leave balance payments, final paychecks, and retroactive payments etc. Primary team member responsible for stop payments and refunding of outstanding and unclaimed checks. Responsible for reconciling and coordinating the deposit of fees for the replacement of employee ids. Performs miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Director of Payroll & Timekeeping/Payroll Supervisor/Manager including but not limited to; conducting research, monitoring document storage and retrieval, responding to employee inquiries by monitoring the Payroll & Timekeeping customer service line, working on special projects, serving as an Agency’ liaison for voluntary deductions including commuter benefits, coordinating the Direct Deposit enrollment/cancellation process and representing the Unit during New Employee Orientation.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.

Skills Requirement

Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge and experience using PMS, RMDS, NYCAPS and Pi

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $36,390.00 – $58,953.00