Payroll Clerk

The Payroll Clerk will assist the Comptroller and work closely with the Payroll Coordinator in the day-to-day operational activities of the Finance Department as they relate to payroll.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing paper time cards for data entry into batches
• Entering new hires in ADP
• Review time card submissions by full time employees
• Analyze full time hourly time cards for overtime pay
• Issue stop payments on lost checks in ADP
• Process sick time and mandated training requests
• Assist with setting up open enrollment
• Process rehires, terminations, tax change, direct deposit and address changes
• Assist with Transit, FSA, Dependent Care and Parking submissions
• Respond to inquiries via payroll email
• Clean up stale checks monthly and process wage garnishments
• Provide payroll reports to the Comptroller, COO and CEO upon request
• Pull middle school wage reports to Comptroller
• Review part time hours worked against employee schedules
• Provide access to employees for creating their ADP accounts
• Serve as a backup to the Payroll Coordinator

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• College degree preferred
• Experience processing payroll preferred
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and CSV formatting
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the team
• Ability and commitment to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Well-developed sense of humor

Benefits

• Paid lunch hour
• Vacation Days: 15 per fiscal year
• Sick Days: 7 per fiscal year
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flex Spending Account

About Manhattan Youth

Fostering joy, success & belonging through early childhood, after school, adult & senior programming throughout New York City. Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources, Inc. provides the highest quality childcare and after-school programs plus academic, recreational and cultural activities for children, families, and individuals who live or work in Manhattan, regardless of income. We respond to the needs of our community through programs that stimulate, challenge, and strengthen children, teens, adults, seniors, and families.

Why Join Us

At Manhattan Youth, we treat each other as we treat the children in our programs, with kindness, compassion, and respect. We provide a fun, collaborative, and nurturing environment that focuses on personal well-being and professional development. By joining our team, you are joining a group of people dedicated to improving the lives of the people in our community.