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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/17/15

Applications Due12/01/15

Vacancy ID25905

NY HELPNo

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitlePayroll Analyst 1

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $50887 to $63146 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates must currently be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service open
competitive eligible lists or a current NYS employee eligible for transfer under Section 52.6,
70.1 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.

52.6 Transfer:
To be eligible for 52.6 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent, competitive service in a qualifying title allocated to salary grade 16 or higher.
Candidates may be eligible for a two year traineeship leading to a Payroll Analyst 1, SG-18, after successful completion of the traineeship.
70.4 Transfer:
To be eligible for transfer under Section 70.4 to the Payroll Analyst Trainee 1 title, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a position allocated to grade 11 or higher, possess a bachelor’s degree, and have standing on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) or the Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible lists.
70.1 Transfer:
To be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1, to the Payroll Analyst Trainee 1 title, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a qualifying title allocated to grade 11 or higher.
55B/C eligible candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Duties Description • Direct “line” supervision and implementation of statewide business processes which impact the weekly administration of the different payroll cycles.
• First “line” supervisor responsible for assignments to staff and monitoring daily/weekly completion of all work in a unit.
• Assist and monitor staff with the completion of the weekly review of transactions submitted by agencies in PayServ.
• Review and evaluate the accuracy of work.
• Develop performance plans and handle time/attendance for an entire unit of staff (re: three to four staff members).
• Reviews and audits payroll transactions for accuracy.
• Analyze data and resolve complex auditing problems for assigned and unassigned agencies.
• Run queries and initiate post audit review of transactions.
• Provide assistance to other audit staff and customers and determine corrective action for audit problems.
• Provide payroll information to State agencies.
• Answer questions in the Payroll Earnings Mailbox.
• Provide all NYS agencies with salary information via telephone and email.
• Research and analyze salary history records.
• Coordinate staff responses to correspondence from employees and agencies.

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications
• Excellent analytical and organization skills.
• Excellent 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 provide training and guidance to employees.
• Ability to assess multiple competing priorities.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify and resolve complex auditing problems.
• Ability to conduct timely, accurate, and thoughtful research.
• Ability to analyze and review weekly work flow.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Jackie Carter

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address recruit@osc.state.ny.us

Address

Street 110 State Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.state.ny.us no later than December 1, 2015. Please reference Item # 02149 and #02439– GOER-JDC when responding.

When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The GOER ID # should not be included.

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