BARGAINING UNIT QUALIFICATION STANDARD
0544K
(0544-0005) PAYROLL PROCESSING ACCOUNTANT (C) -- LEVEL 18

DOCUMENT DATE: December 16, 2002

FUNCTION:

Oversees the payroll processing activity, providing technical advice, guidance, and assistance with payroll transactions and/or adjustments ensuring accurate employee payments and benefits.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

See the Standard Position Description for the Occupation Code given above.

REQUIREMENTS:

This section is composed of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) which are required to satisfactorily perform the tasks of the position. Applicants must demonstrate that they possess a sufficient level of each KSA to enable them to perform these tasks satisfactorily. Applicants demonstrate these levels by describing examples of experience, education, or training, any of which may be non-postal. Ratings are based on the demonstration of the level of possession of each of the KSAs, taking into account provisions of Article 33 of the Information Service Centers collective bargaining agreement; failure to demonstrate any KSA is disqualifying.

1. Knowledge of postal payroll and administrative procedures including policies, procedures and regulations governing payroll processing, recording, or storage of information as outlined in manuals or directives.
2. Knowledge of personnel action changes to employee master payroll records and payroll adjustment procedures, payroll journals, records and employee benefit accounts.
3. Knowledge of time and attendance regulations including FLSA, FMLA, rules on overtime, leave earning and usage by various crafts.
4. Ability to resolve complex problems related to payroll processing, payroll adjustments, and changes to employee master payroll records.
5. Ability to delegate and monitor the work of others involves assigning, directing and overseeing the work of others, including giving clear instruction, reviewing the quality and quantity of the work performed and providing feedback.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must successfully complete Postal Service Test 744, Series 3.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must have served in the Payroll Processing Specialist, Sr., Level 16 position for a minimum of two years.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position.

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