Payroll Clerk

Company: First Student
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Assists the Contact Manager in all aspects of the daily payroll function. Responsible for the completion of new employee profiles, payroll, benefits enrollments and other clerical and accounting functions.$21.00/hr Major Responsibilities Processes new employee files/records and submits to the Contract Manager for approval. Once approved, submits all appropriate paperwork to the region accounting office. Calculates driver/staff payroll and input payroll information into the computer for processing. Accurately tracks attendance for permanent part-time employees. Maintains an accurate driver seniority list. Answers the telephone and responds to customer inquiries. Distributes mail, prepares overnight packages, and maintains stamps and other mailing supplies. Orders location's office supplies and maintains inventory. Assists CM in accurately tracking OT for purposes of reducing / eliminating unnecessary and/or additional punch hours. Verifies all standard hours to hours to reduce any additional driver hours. All other duties as assigned. Minimum Education or Certifications Required High School diploma or equivalent Minimum Experience or Skills Required Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrates leadership qualities and is a self-starter Excellent time management skills Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment Computer literacy, 10 Key, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone. Office/school bus yard Possible on-the-road Disclaimer Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000 employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair -Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

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