Part-Time Payroll Clerk – PROVISIONAL

Part‑Time Payroll Clerk – PROVISIONAL Location

Kendall Central Schools Business Office

12‑month staff; 20 hours per week.

• Computes and makes appropriate payroll changes regarding hours worked, deductions, overtime, tax changes, etc.
• Makes adjustments and revisions in payroll rates or deductions.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records pertaining to payroll activities.
• Prepares and processes payroll deductions by forwarding appropriate reports and payments for deductions, including child support, union dues, insurance, charity contributions, and others.
• Inputs necessary information into the computer system to generate checks for payroll; and other accounting functions as necessary.
• Prepares monthly retirement reports for NYS Employees Retirement System and the NYS Teachers Retirement System.
• Responds to inquiries from employees, department heads, and outside agencies concerning payroll related personnel matters.
• Processes direct deposit transactions for employees electing this payment method.
• Operates a personal computer, peripheral equipment and other related office equipment.
• Performs related clerical duties as required.

• Good knowledge of modern methods used in maintaining and processing payroll accounts and records.
• Good knowledge of modern methods used in keeping and checking financial accounts and records, including financial computer software.
• Good knowledge of NYS labor law.
• Working knowledge of modern office terminology, procedures, equipment and business English.
• Ability to make complex arithmetic computations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages accurately.
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files.
• Ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and concentration.
• Ability to analyze and organize data and prepare records and reports.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex oral instructions and/or written directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to effectively manage time well while completing day‑to‑day job duties.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and exhibit teamwork.

• (A) Two (2) year degree in Business or Accounting and experience using computers with business applications, or
• (B) Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience in maintaining payroll or financial accounts and records and experience using computers with business applications.

• Two (2) years of experience with processing school district payroll.
• Experience with using the computer program, nVision.

• Between $15.50–$25 per hour (commensurate based on experience)

• The successful candidate would be hired provisionally until the Payroll Clerk exam is offered by Orleans County Civil Service and then must pass the exam and be reachable on the list.

• Interested candidates should fill out the Orleans County Civil Service application (found at the bottom of this page) and email or return to:

Meghan Fox, Human Resources Manager
Kendall CSD
1932 Kendall Road
Kendall, NY 14476
ext. 1204 or mfox