What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist 1, SG-11, Item 02432(2) position at State Comptroller, Office of the?
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No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:
Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NYHELPS Program:
1. Two years of full-time business or human resources office experience in one or more of the following: accounts payable, accounts receivable and/or bookkeeping; processing payroll transactions; processing travel expense reports and/or reimbursements; processing personnel, benefits and/or time and attendance transactions; reviewing requisitions for purchase and initiating and processing purchase orders.
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2. 30 semester credit hours of college-level study AND one year of the experience stated in qualification #1.
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3. 60 semester credit hours of college-level study.
Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title, eligible under the 55 b/c program, or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
For 70.1 transfer to a Payroll Specialist 1, salary grade (SG)-11, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to a SG-09 or above.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)
Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.
55-b/c:
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)
- Process and review payroll transactions submitted by all NYS agencies and determine appropriate action based on various laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, business rules, and procedures.
- Enter and correct payroll information in PayServ and notify agencies of changes.
- Provide all NYS agencies with appropriate payroll information.
- Research and analyze payroll history records.
- Verify employee payroll information to prospective employers who call and inquire.
- Determine appropriate courses of action and answers in relations to e-mails received in Earnings mailboxes.
- Analytical and organization skills.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Detail orientated and produces an accurate and timely work product.
- Works well independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to respond to written inquiries and telephone calls from NYS employees and NYS agencies.
- Ability to prepare timely, accurate, and thoughtful research.
- Ability to communicate and document unusual circumstances.
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.
Reasonable Accommodation:
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
