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Payroll Supervisor
Description of Duties
This is a supervisory position responsible for supervising and participating in the operations of a large scale automated payroll system for a municipality or other civil division. Employees engage in the preparation of automated payrolls, resolve departmental payroll problems and complete various related reports. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a senior level staff member. General supervision is exercised over a clerical support staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
EITHER:
- Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, plus six (6) years of paid full‑time or its part‑time equivalent* experience involving posting and maintaining simple financial or accounting records, two (2) years of which shall have been in payroll preparation using an automated system; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration with a major in Accounting, or Data Processing, plus four (4) years of experience as stated in (A), two (2) years of which shall have been in payroll preparation using an automated system; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Data Processing, plus two (2) years of full-time or its part-time equivalent*, experience in payroll preparation using an automated system; OR,
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.
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:
Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test for employment with Monroe County Government.
