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Payroll Clerk
Posted on April 14, 2026
- Manhattan, United States of America
- 42288.0 - 68509.0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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Payroll Clerk
- LAW DEPARTMENT
- Full-Time
- Exam May Be Required
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Job Description
The NYC Law Department is currently seeking a qualified candidate for a Full Time Clerical Associate
Level 3 position as Payroll Clerk for its Administration Division’s Payroll Unit. This position encompasses
responsible work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility performed under supervision of the
Payroll Supervisor and Chief of Payroll and Timekeeping.
This person will be responsible for the following duties:
- Payroll Data Entry Processing - one time payments/deductions, such as Attorney Reimbursements, DOI
Fingerprint Processing Fees, Personnel Processing Fees and Managerial Lump Sum payments.
- Data Entry Processing of Employee Elected Deductions – this includes
Deposit, combined municipal contributions, and college savings.
- Payroll/Paycheck Verifications – EFT (Direct Deposit) stop payment requests and bank reversals,
- Payroll Reports and Verifying Information – includes the review of pay detail reports for retro and current
pay cycle event detail reports. Request/send transfer of employee time and leave information. Ensure all
employees receive their entitled payments and paychecks. Batching and distribution of paychecks/stubs.
Collection of Agency property - Employee ID, Court ID, etc. Batch and distribute/mail pay checks, pay
statements and other payroll documents. Assist employees with payroll inquiries.
- Employee Verifications – responsible for processing verifications for NYCERS/NYS Pension Buy backs,
applications. In addition, this person will also process No-Fault Insurance - Employer's Wage Verification
Reports, Higher Education Loan verifications, Child support collections verifications and Union/Non-Union
disability verifications of employees.
To apply: Click "apply" button.
Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.
Preferred Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to multi-task and work independently. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and various Citywide systems: PMS, CHRMS, RMDS and PI.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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- Category:Administration & Human Resources
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