Payroll Clerk

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey - Central Office Educational Services Commission of New Jersey 1660 Stelton Road Piscataway, NJ 08854 ESCNJ District Wide Position: Payroll Clerk Twelve (12) Month Position Start Date: July 1, 2026- Pending Criminal History Clearance

Scope: To process all payroll related transactions, employee related benefits packages

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Business preferred. Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software including WordPerfect/MS Office Suite or equivalent programs. Experience in processing payroll and employee benefits packages. Other qualifications as the board deems appropriate.

Reports To: Business Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll timesheets and semimonthly payroll
• Process payroll deductions and prepare transmittals to Agency account
• Prepare all Agency payments for approval and signature by Business Administrator
• Provide all payroll records required to do reconciliations and bank transfers including organization of original source documents
• Process health benefits payments in coordination with Accounts Payable
• Deposit funds into health benefits account
• Provide original source documentation for reconciliation
• Maintain new employee and adjustment forms for taxes/pension/health benefits/voluntary deductions, etc.
• Provide reconciliations from ADP records to voluntary deduction bills for Business Administrator's approval
• Implementation of ADP Employee Management system
• Provide all Payroll Agency records and schedules to the Business Administration for End of Year closing out CAFR
• Responsible for DOENET transfer of TPAF Social Security
• Maintain all files pertaining to staff member workman's compensation claims
• Processing of Leave Day forms and keeping accurate employee attendance records
• Other duties as directed by the business administrator/Board Secretary

Evaluation: Performance of this job to be evaluated by the Business Administrator. Benefits: Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Pension system enrollment varies by position and certification. Vacation, Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included. Minimum Salary: $45,000