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Payroll TimeKeeper
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Accounting & Finance
Syracuse, NY, USA
USD 45k-60k / year
Posted on Jan 30, 2026
Payroll TimeKeeper
- Syracuse
- Administrative, Secretarial & Clerical
- Full-time
- Opening on: Jan 29 2026
- Payroll Services
- Research Foundation
- Clerical Specialist I, N06
- 88139
- N/A
Job Summary:
SUNY Upstate Payroll Department is in search of a Payroll Time Keeper who will perform a variety of tasks including Timesheet review and approval using Upstate, New York State and Research Foundation payroll systems.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Auditing and signing off on Bi-weekly time sheets using KRONOS.
- Maintaining accurate accrual balances for Upstate employees across multiple bargaining units for an assigned group of employees.
- Responding to employees various inquiries regarding their time and attendance information.
- Communicate with department supervisors to provide accurate timesheets based the different bargaining unit agreements in multiple systems.
- Update and track time accruals for employees on various types of leaves.
- Scanning and indexing of various payroll related documents.
- Have a working understanding and knowledge of current bargaining unit agreements, Civil Service Time and Attendance Rules and other time and attendance regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
3 years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Excellent written/oral communication skills required.
Computer skills and keyboarding are necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in payroll is preferred.
Experience working with mathematical and calculation tasks.
Experience working with high volume of timecards under a tight deadline.
Work Days:
Monday - Friday, Days: 8:00 am - 4:00 (37.5-hour work week)
Message to Applicants:
Salary Range:$45,000 to $60,000, DOE
Recruitment Office: Human Resources