20577STAFF ASSISTANT/PAYROLL, TIME & ATTENDANCE ASSISTANT

ANNOUNCEMENT OF Professional Vacancy

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK · DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
450 CLARKSON AVENUE, BOX 1194, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11203

Department: PAYROLL Job Title: STAFF ASSISTANT/PAYROLL, TIME & ATTENDANCE ASSISTANT

Professional Rank: SL2 Descriptive Title: STAFF ASSISTANT/PAYROLL, TIME & ATTENDANCE ASSISTANT

Salary Range: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Line Number: Line# 20577

Additional Position Information:

Brief Description of Duties:
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

The Payroll Department at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full time Payroll, Time & Attendance Team Lead. The successful candidate will:
- Maintain payroll and time and attendance information by collecting, calculating and entering data into various systems as appropriate.
- Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, job title, department/division and transfers or other information as needed.
- Prepares reports by compiling summaries of information such as earnings, taxes, deductions, leaves, disability and non taxable wages etc.
- Determines payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income, social security taxes, unemployment, workers compensation payments and other liabilities as necessary.
- Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and implementing changes.
- Provides payroll information to supervisors, customers and other approved individuals.
- Supports payroll operations by following policies and procedures, reporting problems and making the necessary corrections to ensure the accuracy of payroll transactions.
- Maintains the confidentiality of payroll records.
- Adhere to all New York State regulatory requirements and SUNY policies and procedures.
- Participates in continuous process improvements to support current and future systems enhancements.
- Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Must possess general math skills, reporting skills, verbal, written and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION

All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior. Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.

Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and a variety of electronic database systems.
- Proficient in Excel; look up functions and pivot tables.

PREFERRED:
- BS/BA
- 2 to 3 years of experience in payroll or a related field, preferably working in a healthcare environment.
- A working knowledge of New York State Finance Laws.
- Ability to generate and analyze financial reports with strong data entry skills.

Posting ID: 19382 Ref #: A/PR-20577-20

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==>
Please include: Job Title( STAFF ASSISTANT/PAYROLL, TIME & ATTENDANCE ASSISTANT ), Line( 20577 ) and PostingID( 19382 ) The Employment Office
M.S.C. 1194
450 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11203 ( email: Careers@downstate.edu )

Closing date for receipt of applications:

Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29 Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29

SUNY Downstate Medical Center offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familiar status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or criminal conviction.

Department:	PAYROLL	Job Title:	STAFF ASSISTANT/PAYROLL, TIME & ATTENDANCE ASSISTANT
Professional Rank:	SL2	Descriptive Title:	STAFF ASSISTANT/PAYROLL, TIME & ATTENDANCE ASSISTANT
Salary Range:	COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS	Line Number:	Line# 20577

Additional Position Information:
Brief Description of Duties: Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. The Payroll Department at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full time Payroll, Time & Attendance Team Lead. The successful candidate will: - Maintain payroll and time and attendance information by collecting, calculating and entering data into various systems as appropriate. - Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, job title, department/division and transfers or other information as needed. - Prepares reports by compiling summaries of information such as earnings, taxes, deductions, leaves, disability and non taxable wages etc. - Determines payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income, social security taxes, unemployment, workers compensation payments and other liabilities as necessary. - Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and implementing changes. - Provides payroll information to supervisors, customers and other approved individuals. - Supports payroll operations by following policies and procedures, reporting problems and making the necessary corrections to ensure the accuracy of payroll transactions. - Maintains the confidentiality of payroll records. - Adhere to all New York State regulatory requirements and SUNY policies and procedures. - Participates in continuous process improvements to support current and future systems enhancements. - Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. - Must possess general math skills, reporting skills, verbal, written and communication skills with strong attention to detail. - Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION
All successful candidates must undergo various background checks, maintain credentials required for continued employment and adhere to the SUNY-DMC UHB Principles of Behavior. Clinical Faculty and Allied Health professionals must receive and maintain Medical Board authorization.
Qualifications: REQUIRED: - Proficiency in MS Office Suite and a variety of electronic database systems. - Proficient in Excel; look up functions and pivot tables. PREFERRED: - BS/BA - 2 to 3 years of experience in payroll or a related field, preferably working in a healthcare environment. - A working knowledge of New York State Finance Laws. - Ability to generate and analyze financial reports with strong data entry skills.
Posting ID: 19382	Ref #: A/PR-20577-20
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume along with a cover letter to ==> Please include: Job Title( STAFF ASSISTANT/PAYROLL, TIME & ATTENDANCE ASSISTANT ), Line( 20577 ) and PostingID( 19382 )		The Employment Office M.S.C. 1194 450 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11203 ( email: Careers@downstate.edu )
Closing date for receipt of applications:
Internal Consideration Program: 01/01/29	Off-campus recruitment: 01/01/29