Find & Apply For Payroll Specialist Jobs in Amherst, New York

POSITION STATUS

The payroll clerk is a Full time, 12 Month position. This position receives an additional stipend as it is considered of confidential status.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves maintaining payroll records, reports and employee roster cards in a suburban school district, or municipality. This is a specialized clerical position, ensuring the proper maintenance of employees' payroll records and assisting others in proper payroll documentation procedures. Work is performed under the direct supervision of an administrative or clerical employee of higher rank, with considerable leeway for independent judgment in carrying out assignments. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Compiles payroll figures and keeps records of withholding taxes, social security, retirement, insurance, and other deductions; Participates in preparing regular and periodic state and local reports; Prepares roster cards; posts entries involving appointments, salary increases, probation reports, promotions, resignations, terminations, etc. Maintains related files and records in connection with forms, correspondence, and reports; answers routine inquiries on employee service records; Plans work program to meet payroll schedules; Processes electronic timesheets; Processes Worker Compensation and Short Term Disability claims; Processes attendance transactions; and Performs other general and specialized clerical work. Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of general office experience, one (1) year of which involved working with payrolls or financial records.

•Payroll and or accounting experience preferred. School District experience also preferred.

Position Start Date:

12/16/2026

Application Deadline:

11/24/2026