Payroll Clerk (Three-Shift Operations)
Middletown, DE - USA
Job Summary
- FACILITY: DMHAS Office of the Commissioner (OOC)
- LOCATION: 460 Silver Street Middletown CT
- SCHEDULE: Full-Time 40 Hours per Week First Shift Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
- POSITION NUMBER: 23749
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
- Engage in a rewarding career;
- Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
- Thrive in an exciting environment;
- Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;
- Work together in a collaborative team environment.
- A comprehensive medical examination including a drug screening will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
- All state employees must adhere to Connecticuts Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.
Please Note: In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CTemployee who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service absent any applicable collective bargaining language and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You mustspecify your qualifications on your application.
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- Meet Minimum Qualifications:Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits:List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S. you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
- Resume Policy:PerPublic Act 21-69 resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter resume transcripts diplomas performance reviews attendance records supervisory references licensure etc. at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
- Preferred Shift/Location:Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
- Timely Submission:All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing.
- Salary Calculations: For current state employees salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive Legislative Judicial) to the other.
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- Prepares biweekly regular overtime and supplemental payrolls;
- Reviews employee timecards and/or timesheets for accuracy and completeness and posts hours worked to master payroll cards;
- Reviews personnel and/or payroll change notices and posts changes and/or adjustments to master files e.g. new hires transfers reclassifications terminations retirements overpayments and/or underpayments wage increases deduction changes (health insurance union dues and/or fees credit union payments charitable contributions bond or sheltered tax annuity payments group life insurance payments etc.);
- Calculates gross wages;
- Notes deductions on worksheets and deduction summary sheets;
- Prepares and balances prelists for Central Payroll (Office of State Comptroller) noting both salary and deduction data or codes standard payroll action forms in conjunction with computerized payroll system;
- Prepares and totals various deduction worksheets e.g. credit union medical and/or insurance providers etc.;
- Prepares and submits summary sheets and transmittal certificates or detailed analysis of expenditure reports and expenditure certificates to Central Payroll;
- Verifies check register and printouts from Central Payroll against worksheets and records;
- Performs various clerical accounting functions such as calculating balances and posting charges to expenditure accounts;
- Prepares supplemental payrolls such as longevity payments vacation pay promotional adjustments etc.;
- Calculates and processes retroactive payments collective bargaining increases and annual increments;
- Performs various clerical accounting functions such as calculating balances and posting charges to expenditure accounts;
- Verifies provider checks issued by Office of State Comptroller against own records;
- Verifies providers bills in same manner;
- Keeps abreast of collective bargaining contract requirements and restrictions as related to payroll (dates for salary increases overtime shift differential and holiday pay restrictions etc.);
- Responds to employee inquiries regarding paychecks and payroll practices and procedures;
- Maintains various records and files for payroll data and forms;
- May calculate workers compensation and/or retirement payments;
- May calculate and monitor payroll deductions for court ordered wage executions (garnishments);
- May consult division or facility supervisors regarding employee time recorded;
- Performs related duties as required.
- Knowledge of
- payroll terminology practices and procedures;
- basic accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures;
- general office procedures;
- Skills
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- in performing arithmetic computations;
- Ability to
- read understand and apply applicable contract guidelines and regulations;
- maintain records and files;
- follow complex oral and written instructions;
- operate office equipment which includes computers tablets and other electronic equipment.
- Experience compiling and analyzing payroll data and reviewing for accuracy and completeness
- Experience with a three- shift 24/7 operation with varying schedules and pay rules.
- Experience utilizing PeopleSoft or similar application for human resource and/or financial management
- Experience utilizing UKG-Pro or similar time and attendance software
- Experience working independently with problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing work priorities and compressed deadlines
- Experience working in Microsoft Office with knowledge of Excel and Word
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.
Required Experience:
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About Company
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