Payroll Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: The work involves responsibility for independently performing a variety of moderately difficult tasks related to payroll preparation. The work requires a thorough understanding of departmental payroll policy and procedures. Employees in this class will exercise independentjudgment in the application of prescribed procedures and methods. Unusual problems or situations, not previously encountered, are referred to supervisors before action is taken. Supervision over the work of others is not normally a responsibility of an employee in this class. The incumbent does related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. Possession of an Associate's Degree in accounting, business, public administration, or related field and two (2) years of paid experience as defined in (a). B. Graduation from high school or equivalency and five (5) years of paid experience as defined in (a) above. C. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) or (b) above. Note: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. Ifyour degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/\_degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee. Residency Requirement: There is no residency requirement.