ROMN0313274-0000
2024-08-01T00:00:00
2024-07-18T00:00:00
The Rome City School District is actively recruiting for a Payroll Coordinator. This is a competitive position through civil service. Selected candidate will be subject to examination.Minimum Qualifications: Either: A. Thirty (30) credit hours of college level accounting, business and computer science, and two (2) years of experience in processing and preparing payroll data, processing time cards, including shift and title premiums and posting benefit accruals; ORB. Three (3) years of experience in processing and preparing payroll data, processing time cards, including shift and title premiums and posting benefit accruals; ORC. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.Please apply on OLAS.PAYROLL COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTIONDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position exists in the Rome City School District and involves responsibility for independently performing and/or coordinating a variety of account keeping and payroll related tasks. A Payroll Coordinator is also responsible for the preparation of payrolls and payroll reports under the general supervision of the School District Treasurer, School District Director of Business and Finance and Payroll Manager allowing for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work according to the prescribed policies and procedures. Under the direction of the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Coordinator may give departmental payroll preparers assistance and instruction in payroll preparation and procedures. Does related work as required.TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative) Makes all changes to the master computer payroll file such as address changes, exemptions, budget codes, etc.; Reviews weekly payroll entries before transferring file for payroll preparation; Maintains a complete payroll record for each employee including all payroll deductions such as social security tax, retirement, credit union, union dues, child support, garnishments, cafeteria and tax sheltered plans; Answers employee questions concerning accruals and deductions; Assist employees with change requests such as address and deduction changes, direct deposit,retirement loans/arrears, New York Deferred Compensation, etc. Assists with NYS retirement matters including researching prior service credits, monthly reporting to the retirement system, registering employees in the retirement system, etc.; Examines and checks payroll deductions and leave time records; Assists in the use and maintenance of the district’s employee time and attendance software; Assists employees with payroll withholding adjustments and NYS retirement; Assists in training departmental payroll preparers in program usage and assists them with unusual and difficult problems; Assists in auditing billing for the insurance and tax-sheltered plans; Assists in preparing a variety of payroll records and reports including State and Federal tax reports; Assists in annual preparation of employee W-2 forms; Files various payroll related information; Answers all written and verbal requests from employees, banks, government agencies and FOILrequests as it relates to employee payroll information; Completion and preparation of various forms, letters, reports and other material.FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good understanding of Bargaining Unit and affiliated contracts; Accomplished user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word); Good knowledge of modern methods used in maintaining and reviewing payroll accounts and records; Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment; Good knowledge of business arithmetic and English; Ability to operate various office machines in addition to their workstations; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately;FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Ability to successfully work with and serve in a diverse work environment; Accuracy; Good attention to detail; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EitherA. Thirty (30) credit hours of college level accounting, business and computer science, and two (2) yearsof experience in processing and preparing payroll data, processing time cards, including shift and titlepremiums and posting benefit accruals; ORB. Three (3) years of experience in processing and preparing payroll data, processing time cards, including shift and title premiums and posting benefit accruals; ORC. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
Clerical/Support Staff
Rome City School District
Mohawk Valley
Annual wage
Fixed