Senior Account Clerk - AP

Monday – Friday

APSUE JOB OPPORTUNITY 

This position is in the Payroll Department

This is an Open Competitive or Promotional Civil Service position for external and internal candidates*.

Appropriate examination for this title is required for permanent appointment.  For additional information and to apply for current Civil Service exams visit: https://jobs.albanyny.gov/exams

General Statement:

The Senior Account Clerk is responsible for supporting the biweekly payroll processing in a highly complex organization. Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data. Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department transfers. Determines payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal income, state income, social security taxes, employer’s social security, and unemployment and workers compensation payments. Provides payroll information by answering questions, responding to requests and providing direct customer service to employees. Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.

The work is primarily of a routine nature and involves the application of standardized account keeping practices in maintaining and reviewing financial account and records. Account clerks usually work under general supervision of standard assignments in accordance with definitely defined procedures. Supervisors are available for consultation on unusual problems and provide instructions on all new or difficult assignments.

*Promotional opportunity for current APSUE Members in the following title(s): Account Clerk