Finance Specialist - A/B (Payroll)

Nyc School Construction Authority (Sca)

The Role

Overview

Process payroll, timekeeping, and related financial tasks for NYC schools.

Key Responsibilities

  • payroll audits
  • payroll reconciliation
  • data review
  • report preparation
  • record maintenance
  • timesheet monitoring

Tasks

-Perform audits and participate in special projects as needed; -Reviews payroll and timekeeping documents prepared by junior team member; -Prepares payroll reconciliation such as earnings, deductions and taxes; -Review internal financial systems, databases, and/or documents for accuracy and completeness of financial records and balances; Provides customer service to internal and external constituents; -Assists in filing and archiving payroll documents -Reconciles data discrepancies between internal and external payroll records; -Performs calculation such as wage computation, overtime payment, other earnings and deductions; -Prepares and distribute payroll reports to external organizations/agencies; -Maintain and process payroll/timekeeping records and changes such as salary changes, job changes, deduction changes, new hires and terminations; -Monitor employee timesheets for timely and accurate submission and compliance with policy.

Requirements

  • payroll
  • accounting
  • ms office
  • baccalaureate
  • tax laws
  • analytical

What You Bring

-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills -Finance Specialist – B: Two years of full-time experience in accounting, payroll, timekeeping, or budget related area; -Strong organizational skills -Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision -A satisfactory combination of education and experience. -Knowledge of tax and wage laws -Strong computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office applications -Finance Specialist – A: One year of full-time experience in payroll and timekeeping related area -Baccalaureate Accounting, Finance, or related field; plus -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Proven experience in a payroll position required

Benefits

-Competitive paid time off (PTO) benefits -Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available) -Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options -NYC Qualified Pension Plan -Transit Check Program -Dental and Vision coverage -Prescription drug option -Public Loan Forgiveness Program

The Company

About Nyc School Construction Authority (Sca)

-Began operations via state legislation in December 1988, taking control of school capital projects from the Board of Education. -Responsible for planning, budgeting, designing, and constructing school infrastructure citywide. -Focuses on modernizing educational facilities within public-sector contexts and complex urban infrastructure. -Operates under a three-member board appointed by the mayor and DOE chancellor.

Sector Specialisms

Construction Management

Capital Improvement Program

New School Construction

Design Drafting

Technical Services

Rehabilitation of Public Schools

Architectural Services

Engineering Services

Industrial Hygiene

Quality Assurance

Inspection

Estimating

Project Management

Risk Management

Environmental Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

Administrative Services

Business Process and Policy

Contract Administration

Internal Audit

Lifecycle Cost Management

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; candidates must be eligible to work in the united states. -the organization participates in the federal e-verify program.