Payroll Analyst 1 & Trainees

Applications Due: 02/14/2025 | Division: TBD | Salary Range: From $55,005 to $80,860 Annually

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Overview

Occupational Category

Financial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade

Grade 14

Grade 16

Grade 18

Salary Range
From $55,005 to $80,860 Annually

Bargaining Unit

Management/Confidential Group (M/C)

Employment Type

Full Time

Appointment Type

Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class

Competitive Class

Travel Percentage

Workweek

Mon-Fri, 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Location
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12236

Hours Per Week

37.5

Flextime Allowed

Mandatory Overtime

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.

Other Ways to Qualify

You're currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title.
You're eligible under the 55 b/c program.
You have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved civil service title and qualify for a 70.1, 52.6, or 70.4 transfer. Visit the Career Mobility website to determine if you're eligible.
- Transfers must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade. Depending on qualifications, you may be required to serve a 1 or 2-year traineeship that leads to the full level position.

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.

Additional Comments

Telecommuting

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Reasonable Accommodation

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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.