Payroll Clerk - Lake George Central School District

The Lake George Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Payroll Clerk effective immediately.

SALARY: $46,000/year, plus generous benefits package under the Lake George Staff Association contract.

RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of Warren County or a contiguous county (Essex, Hamilton, Saratoga, or Washington) for at least four (4) months.    

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An incumbent in this class independently performs a variety of tasks related to payroll preparation and related matters. Duties include processing payroll and related transactions, as well as maintaining payroll-related records. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level administrator, allowing for some exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work according to prescribed policies and procedures. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

• Processes computerized payrolls for employees, and balances preliminary and final printouts; Computes salary adjustments for individual employees based on hours worked, deductions, tax changes,  overtime, etc.;
• Enters payroll information into the computer;
• Verifies and posts salaries to appropriate accounts;
• Processes payroll information requested for unemployment benefits to the NYS Employment Service; Prepares a variety of records and reports related to the payroll process;
• Maintains journals and ledgers;
• Maintains employee leave records;
• Maintains records for Worker’s Compensation and Disability;
• Prepares checks to transfer deductions to proper accounts;
• Prepares direct deposit checks;
• Reconciles payroll account;
• Gathers data and prepares a variety of records and reports related to payroll or related processes; Processes quarterly and year-end reports and W-2 forms;
• Answers telephones and written staff requests concerning payroll and related personnel matters;
• Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar,  e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments;
• Process health and dental insurance, including retiree contributions;
• Prepare and distribute pay envelopes;
• Performs related duties necessary for the efficient operation of the office.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of modern methods used in maintaining and reviewing payroll accounts and records; experience with payroll applications such as Wincap; good knowledge of basic bookkeeping principles; good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment; good knowledge of business arithmetic and English;  ability to make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately; ability to write legibly; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; a high degree of accuracy; courtesy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with  an Associate’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Business or related field and one year of clerical  experience involving the preparation and maintenance of payrolls or other financial records, or
b) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three years of clerical experience involving the preparation and maintenance of payrolls or other financial records.

This position will be filled based on the rules established by Civil Service.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, application, and resume to:
Bonnie Hart, Business Administrator
Lake George Central School District
381 Canada Street
Lake George, NY 12845