Payroll Clerk

Position Title: Part-Time Payroll Clerk – PROVISIONAL

Location: Kendall Central Schools Business Office

Hours: 12-month staff; 20 hours per week.

Description:

• Computes and makes appropriate payroll changes regarding hours worked, deductions, overtime, tax changes, etc.;
• Makes adjustments and revisions in payroll rates or deductions;
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records pertaining to payroll activities;
• Prepares and processes payroll deductions by forwarding appropriate reports and payments for deductions, including child support, union dues, insurance, charity contributions and others;
• Inputs necessary information into computer system to generate checks for payroll; and other accounting functions as necessary;
• Prepares monthly retirement reports for NYS Employees Retirement System and the NYS Teachers Retirement System;
• Responds to inquiries from employees, department heads, and outside agencies concerning payroll related personnel matters;
• Processes direct deposit transactions for employees electing this payment method;
• Operates a personal computer, peripheral equipment and other related office equipment;
• Performs related clerical duties as required.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good knowledge of modern methods used in maintaining and processing payroll accounts and records;
• Good knowledge of modern methods used in keeping and checking financial accounts and records, including financial computer software;
• Good knowledge of NYS labor law
• Working knowledge of modern office terminology, procedures, equipment and business English;
• Ability to make complex arithmetic computations involving fractions, decimals and percentage accurately;
• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files;
• Ability to perform close, detail work involving considerable visual effort and concentration;
• Ability to analyze and organize data and prepare records and reports;
• Ability to understand and interpret complex oral instructions and/or written directions;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheets and databases;
• Ability to effectively manage time well while completing day-to-day job duties
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and exhibit teamwork

Minimum Qualifications:

• (A) Two (2) year degree in Business or Accounting and experience using computers with business applications, OR
• (B) Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience in maintaining payroll or financial accounts and records and experience using computers with business applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience with processing school district payroll.
• Experience with using the computer program, nVision.

Compensation:

• Between $15.50-$25 per hour (commensurate based on experience)

Hiring Process:

• The successful candidate would be hired provisionally until the Payroll Clerk exam is offered by Orleans County Civil Service and then must pass the exam and be reachable on the list.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates should fill out the Orleans County Civil Service application by October 31, 2025 and email or return to:

Meghan Fox, Human Resources Manager
Kendall CSD
1932 Kendall Road
Kendall, NY 14476
(585) 659-8317 ext. 1204 or mfox@kendallschools.org

Kendall Central School District is in compliance with the U. S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86. The school district provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, or handicap.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $15.50 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $25