Payroll Administrator

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.

Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard-working and committed to serving low- and moderate-income families. Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development. We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders.

Achieving this mission requires a wide range of skills and backgrounds in public policy, administration, real estate, architecture, finance, law, and many other areas of expertise. We seek to provide a workplace environment that is productive, flexible, accountable, ethical, and caring. Our employees are empowered to make a difference where they live and work. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement, and family-friendly policies.

The Office of Professional Services (OPS) is responsible for all administrative and support services, including Human Resources, Communications and Public Information, Fair Housing, Policy Development, Competitive Procurement and Contract Management, Fiscal Planning, Accounting and Treasury Services, Facilities and Building Management Services, Internal Audit, Project Management, and Information Technology Services. OPS values professionals that enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and who have the skills required to effectively plan, direct, and coordinate HCR’s wide array of support services.

DUTIES

• Prepare, reconcile and fund the bi-weekly payrolls for the individual payroll agencies
• Prepare and reconcile all W2s, 1099 and other year-end reporting requirements ensuring all information is accurate and prepared timely
• Assist processing and payment of Agency expenses relating to HFA, SONYMA, AHC, MBBA and TSFC as needed
• Work with IT on necessary developments to and maintenance of the payroll, disbursement and travel systems
• Provide support in administrative budget development and review of Budget monthly expense reports (as needed)
• Assist and serve as back up for the travel voucher system
• Preparation of prompt payment, procurement and financing reports for the board and legislators
• Assist in the preparation of budget compliance reports and the tracking of the Agencies administrative budget compared to actual expenses

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree required
• Accounts Payable experience (5+ yrs. related experience in payroll processing preferred)
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Demonstrated ability to manage accounting functions
• Successful candidate must demonstrate ability to pay attention to detail, multi-task, prioritize, have strong oral, written, communication, analytical, computer, and management skills
• Experience with ADP payroll system
• FPC or CPP certification a plus
• Experience with SAP a plus

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

What we offer:

• Exciting opportunity to be part of New York’s resurgence to greatness;
• Extensive benefits package including paid leave, excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits;
• Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals.