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Payroll Supervisor (Library)

Exam Type
Notice of Vacancy
Department
Library
Job Category
Finance and Accounting
Location Category
Buffalo
Location
1 Lafayette Square, buffalo
Posting Date
Closing Date
Salary Range
$50,839 – $71,508 Annually
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NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY


Location: Central Library
Position Title: Payroll Supervisor (Library), full-time
Salary: $50,839 – $71,508 (CSEA Job Group 8)
Type of Appt: Provisional*
Date of Posting: January 4, 2024

*Competitive position – Must have a reachable score on upcoming Civil Service Exam to remain in position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Eligibility to accept a provisional appointment:

  • Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting and two (2) years of experience in payroll or a financial record keeping position; OR
  • Possession of an Associate’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting and three (3) years of experience in payroll or a financial record keeping position.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

  • Thorough knowledge of Federal and State payroll tax laws and state and local legislation affecting payroll procedures;
  • Good knowledge of business arithmetic and English;
  • Ability to maintain payroll records and prepare reports;
  • Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions;
  • Dependability;
  • Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
     

SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES (illustrative only):

  • Oversees the production of the Library payroll and supervises Payroll/Business Office employees in matters related to the payroll system;
  • Reviews and evaluates payroll record keeping procedures;
  • Coordinates training programs and trains staff in payroll procedures;
  • Audits all payroll charges to ensure proper distribution to associated budget codes and cost centers;
  • Consults with departments and provides expertise on payroll issues;
  • Audits payroll charges.
     

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter by January 14, 2024 to hr@buffalolib.org
or to:

     Judy Fachko, Assistant Deputy Director, Human Resources 

     Buffalo & Erie County Public Library 

     1 Lafayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203-1887

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.