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Payroll Systems Specialist

Description of Duties

This is a specialized clerical position responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of payroll computer generated programs and systems related to payroll and personnel record keeping.  Employees engage in the maintenance of personnel and payroll records, and train payroll staff in automated payroll procedures.  The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of an administrative employee. 

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam: 

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:

1. Three (3) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience in payroll preparation using an automated system; OR,

2. Three (3) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience posting and maintaining financial, accounting, or payroll records utilizing an automated system; OR,

3. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State college or university with an Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, plus one (1) year of experience as described in (A) or (B) above; OR,

4. Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above. 

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