Payroll Clerk

• Date Posted: 2/25/2026
• Location:
  
  Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
• Date Available:
  
  07/01/2026
• Closing Date: 03/27/2026

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey - Central Office

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
1660 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854

Payroll Clerk

Twelve (12) Month Position

Start Date: July 1, 2026
- Pending Criminal History Clearance

To process all payroll related transactions, employee related benefits packages

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Business preferred
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software including Word Perfect/MS Office Suite or equivalent programs
• Experience in processing payroll and employee benefits packages
• Other qualifications as the board deems appropriate

Business Administrator

• Process payroll timesheets and semimonthly payroll
• Process payroll deductions and prepare transmittals to Agency account
• Prepare all Agency payments for approval and signature by Business Administrator
• Provide all payroll records required to do reconciliations and bank transfers including organization of original source documents
• Process health benefits payments in coordination with Accounts Payable
• Deposit funds into health benefits account. Provide original source documentation for reconciliation
• Maintain new employee and adjustment forms for taxes/pension/health benefits/voluntary deductions, etc.
• Provide reconciliations from ADP records to voluntary deduction bills for Business Administrator's approval
• Implementation of ADP Employee Management system
• Provide all Payroll Agency records and schedules to the Business Administration for End of Year closing out CAFR
• Responsible for DOENET transfer of TPAF Social Security
• Maintain all files pertaining to staff member workman's compensation claims
• Processing of Leave Day forms and keeping accurate employee attendance records
• Other duties as directed by the business administrator/Board Secretary

Performance of this job to be evaluated by the Business Administrator

Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Pension system enrollment varies by position and certification. Vacation, Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included

$45,000

To apply for this position with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey please visit the Human Resources Tab at
www.escnj.us
and click the employment opportunities link.