What are the responsibilities and job description for the Provisional Payroll Clerk position at Mt. Vernon City School District?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: performs routine clerical tasks in keeping payroll accounts and records; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves routine payroll preparation and recording tasks which require the application of standard practices. The work is performed under general supervision.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)
Review payrolls submitted by various city departments for accuracy; Review payroll input documents and prepares for processing on computers;
Prepare for payment the various taxes deducted from employees' salaries;
Prepare various reports to State and Federal agencies regarding employees' salaries;
Prepares recording and payments of various fringe salaries regarding such as hospitalization, retirement, and social security;
Types letters, reports and incidental records;
Performs other duties that may be required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Good knowledge of methods and practices in keeping payroll records and accounts; good knowledge of necessary payroll deductions; some knowledge of business, arithmetic, and English; ability to understand oral and written directions; Working knowledge of data processing as related to payroll work; ability to get along well with others; clerical aptitude; mental alertness; good judgment; neatness of appearance; integrity; tact and courtesy; good physical condition,
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIECE AND TRAINING:
- Graduation from a senior high school AND two years of clerical experience, one of which shall be in the field of payroll preparation and data processing; OR
- Five years experience in the clerical field PLUS two years experience in the field of payroll preparation and date processing; OR:
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated above.
Revised 7/5/66; 12/3/79; 7/8/91
Reviewed without change 7/21/08