Payroll Processor

Payroll Processor State of New York - Senate, NYS Albany, NY Job Details Full-time $40,000 - $42,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Word Computer operation Microsoft Excel Computer literacy High school diploma or GED Payroll processing Full Job Description The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. 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 The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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 preferredKnowledge, 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 environmentWork assignments are diversified.

Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. In addition, new alternatives may be developed to resolve problems. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The salary range is $40,000 to $42,000, 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 . 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 ProgramThe 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.