Payroll Clerk

Title - Payroll Clerk Location - Central Offices, Castleton, NY Intro Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone. Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society. About the Job Questar III BOCES announces a vacancy for a full-time Payroll & Benefits Processor at our Central Office in Castleton, NY. This position performs a variety of payroll and benefits administration duties to support the internal operations of the BOCES. Typical Work Activities

• Calculates and enters payroll information, including hours worked, overtime, deductions, and tax changes.
• Processes biweekly payroll, including direct deposits, union dues, wage garnishments, and federal and state income tax payments.
• Maintains and updates the automated payroll and personnel system to ensure accurate employee records.
• Maintains and updates payroll deduction information.
• Calculates salary adjustments for individual employees based on hours worked.
• Prepares and verifies monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the New York State Retirement System and the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System.
• Prepares year-end reports for state and federal agencies.
• Processes and maintains employee benefits enrollment records.
• Responds to telephone and written inquiries from employees regarding payroll and benefits matters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER

A. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience involving the maintenance of financial accounts and records; OR B. Four (4) years of experience as defined above; OR C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A and B. Salary and Benefits Questar III BOCES offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Civil Service Requirements Columbia County Civil Service residency requirements apply. Applicants must reside in Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Ulster, or Dutchess County at the time of application. This position is subject to a competitive civil service examination. Questar III BOCES prefers on-line applications. Please click on the Apply link below to submit an application. Please email your resume and cover letter to employment@questar.org. Include Payroll and Benefits in the subject line of your email.