Provisional Payroll Clerk

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