Payroll Processor, Albany

Payroll Processing Position
The New York State Senate is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual to fill a Payroll Processing position to support the New York State Senate Payroll Department.
The primary responsibilities include:
Employment verifications, including the New York State Department of Labor inquiries
Configuring payroll transactions that are received from Personnel daily
Input payroll into Senate Financial Management System (SFMS)
Review output transactions for proper codes for files
Input payroll into "Payserv," as needed
Review check registers biweekly for payroll changes
Reconcile checks
Field telephone calls
Various general office duties
To be considered, you must have:
Two years' experience in a payroll environment processing agency-related multi-entity payrolls with a medium to large company/employee base
Strong PC skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
A high school diploma required, 2-year degree preferred
Knowledge, skills, and abilities (those necessary to perform the job competently):
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Established organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks & work under deadlines
Strong communication and customer service skills
Have a desire to succeed in a business environment
The salary range is $40,000 to $42,000, commensurate with experience and education.
This is an in-person position based in Albany, NY.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to ******.
Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.
Please keep in mind that we are looking for cover letters that tell us in your own words why you are a great candidate for the job and not something that simply repeats the information in your resume.
This recruitment will remain open until filled.
Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.
The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Sick time
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Wellness Program
The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace.
We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.
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