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Senior Payroll Clerk
Description of Duties
This is a senior level clerical position responsible for the independent performance of payroll functions, maintenance of payroll records, and completion of various payroll reports. This position is distinguished from that of Payroll Supervisor by virtue of the lesser size of the department or agency, payroll operation and scope of responsibility for the supervision of, and the planning and review of, the work of a clerical staff. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a higher level staff member. General supervision may be exercised over a clerical staff.
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:
- Five (5) years paid full‑time or its part‑time equivalent* experience posting financial or accounting records, or entering and editing data on payroll records; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance plus three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree plus four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B)
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
