What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant 3 (Calculations), WCB Item #5169 position at New York State Workers' Compensation Board?
Duties Description
Under the direction of Senior Budgeting Analyst SG-18, within the Office of Financial Services/Accounting/Accounts Receivable Unit the position will (brief role description). Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.
OR
Candidates must have one year permanent or 55 b/c service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments
Please Note: This position requires both in-office and remote work. A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Board is dedicated to eliminating injustices and ensuring diversity in our workforce so we can better serve our staff and create a space where all feel safe to be themselves. To help meet those goals, we encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. We are looking for candidates who are committed to working in and contributing to an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, as well as inclusion, and celebrates people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives.
We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to officeofgeneralcounsel@wcb.ny.gov.
Under the direction of Senior Budgeting Analyst SG-18, within the Office of Financial Services/Accounting/Accounts Receivable Unit the position will (brief role description). Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare Access check batches for deposit into JP Morgan Online Banking for Procedural Penalties, Miscellaneous Revenue, and other funds as needed.
- Research check/deposit information for Procedural Penalties, Miscellaneous Revenue, Unclaimed Funds and other funds as needed.
- Research and application of On Account payments via zero deposit in the Statewide Financial System (SFS).
- Review and processing of payments within Lockbox Deposits designated to the Deposit Desk.
- Process deposits in Statewide Financial System.
- Prepare returns of physical checks lacking necessary information or other reasons to be returned to the customer.
- Assist with daily opening of mail and shipment of mail to Lockbox for scanning and depositing.
- Research of valid suppliers or addresses for On Account refunds
- Research, decision appropriate action and prepare payments received within Lockbox Decision Manager for the lockboxes payment file processing.
- Provides assistance with Billing E-Bill registrations as needed.
- Answer questions from internal and external stakeholders
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Candidates must be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service eligible list.
OR
Candidates must have one year permanent or 55 b/c service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments
Please Note: This position requires both in-office and remote work. A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20 days with additional years of service.
- Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
- Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
- Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.
- Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
- NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
- Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
- Eligibility for various life insurance options.
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Program
- Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Board is dedicated to eliminating injustices and ensuring diversity in our workforce so we can better serve our staff and create a space where all feel safe to be themselves. To help meet those goals, we encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. We are looking for candidates who are committed to working in and contributing to an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, as well as inclusion, and celebrates people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives.
We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to officeofgeneralcounsel@wcb.ny.gov.