Overview
Occupational Category
Financial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary Grade
Grade 14
Grade 16
Grade 18
Salary Range
From $56,655 to $83,286 Annually
From $56,655 to $83,286 Annually
Employment Type
Full Time
Appointment Type
Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class
Competitive Class
Travel Percentage
0%
Workweek
Mon-Fri, 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Location
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236
Hours Per Week
37.5
Flextime Allowed
No
Mandatory Overtime
No
Compressed Workweek Allowed
Yes
Telecommuting Allowed
Yes
Open Positions
Payroll Analyst 1 (SG-18)
Payroll Analyst Trainee 2 (Equated to SG-14)
Payroll Analyst Trainee 1 (Equated to SG-13)
Qualifications
No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program.
- Payroll Analyst Trainee 1
- A bachelor’s or higher degree.
- Payroll Analyst Trainee 2
All requirements for appointment to Payroll Analyst Trainee 1
—AND—
One year of professional experience reviewing and issuing determinations on specific types of payroll matters to ensure compliance and consistency with laws, regulations, labor contract, business rules, and policies and procedures.
—OR—
- A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
- Payroll Analyst 1 (Full Journey Level)
All requirements for appointment to Payroll Analyst Trainee 2
—AND—
Two years of professional experience reviewing and issuing determinations on specific types of payroll matters to ensure compliance and consistency with laws, regulations, labor contract, business rules, and policies and procedures.
—OR—
- A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled AND one year of professional experience.
Duties
Under the general direction of a Payroll Analyst 2:
- Researches, reviews, analyzes, and establishes procedures to comply with all applicable State and federal laws, regulations, business rules, collective bargaining agreements, and procedures governing state payroll, including salaries, deductions, taxes, retirement programs, garnishments, and levies.
- Gathers information and assists agency payroll staff, deduction vendors, tax authorities, retirement system providers, garnishment officers and other entities with payroll-related issues, and questions.
- Monitors payment and processing activities to detect data errors, determine causes, and develop and implement solutions.
- Performs data analysis to identify areas of fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Evaluates, analyzes, and reports on payroll information by programming and executing queries and use of other software tools.
- Initiates post audit payroll reviews consistent with payroll business rules.
- Research, draft, revise, and finalize memoranda, bulletins, technical operational requirement documents, and various reports.
- Assists in developing the business continuity plan for a payroll business unit.
- Executes accounting transactions and assists with the reconciliation of weekly payroll disbursements.
- Manages escrow accounts for the payment of certain deductions, taxes, and employee payments.
- Provides and conducts training for State agencies.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented and produces an accurate and timely work product.
- Works well independently and in a team environment.
- Able to provide training and guidance to employees.
- Able to assess multiple competing priorities.
- Strong customer service skills
- Able to analyze data and identify and resolve complex auditing problems.
- Able to conduct timely, accurate, and thorough research.
- Able to analyze and review weekly workflow.
OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:
- A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
- Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
- Holiday and paid time off
- Shift and geographic pay differentials
- A committed continuous learning environment
- Informational Brown Bag sessions
- Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
- OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
- And much more
Questions?
Cover Letter & Resume
Reference Item #165430-NY HELPS Payroll Analyst 1 on your cover letter for proper routing.
Be sure to submit an unofficial copy of any transcripts you may have with your cover letter and resume as there are educational requirements for this position.