PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC
Department for the Aging
New York, NY · $55k–$63k a year · Posted September 17, 2026
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In order to be considered for the position candidates must be a current City Employee and be serving permanently in the title of Principal Administrative Associate I or have taken the most recent Principal Administrative Associate I civil service exam and be reachable for appointment from the resulting list. The NYC Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) promotes and supports inclusive, safe, affordable, healthy aging. NYC Aging remains steadfast in its role and responsibility to preserve the dignity and quality of life for approximately 1.8 million diverse older New Yorkers by eliminating food insecurity, providing access to affordable, stable housing, enhancing access to quality healthcare services and protecting older New Yorkers from harm and abuse with the ultimate goal of a more age-friendly city in which older adults can age gracefully with respect. The Office of Human Resources (OHR) seeks a dynamic and highly motivated individual to serve as a Payroll Associate within the Payroll Unit. The Payroll Associate will report to the Payroll Supervisor and assist in supporting and executing Payroll functions. The selected individual will be knowledgeable in the City's Payroll policies and procedures and help to ensure that NYC Aging is in compliance with all applicable civil service laws, employment laws and collective bargaining agreements. The Payroll Associate’s duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: • Prepare the bi-weekly Summary of Payroll to submit to the Office of Payroll Administration and Financial Information System Administration (OPA-FISA) • Assist with researching, auditing and implementing Additions to Gross (ATGs), such as Recurring Increment Payment (RIP) and Longevity Increment; and maintain the agency Payroll ATG Tracking database. • Process personnel actions and perform quality assurance to ensure implementation into the Payroll Management System (PMS). • Review and audit Payroll reports such as the 161 Pending Pay details and 700 Pay Details Report to ensure accuracy. • Assist Payroll Supervisor with processing Managerial Lump Sum (MLS) payments by creating the worksheets and gathering the necessary documentation for submission to the Comptroller’s Office. • Process Payroll employment paperwork such as Direct Deposit, Commuter Benefits, College Savings Forms and DOI Processing Fees in the payroll systems. • Maintain accurate record of paychecks mailed or picked up by employees who separate from the agency. • Perform other related assignments and special projects as required by senior leadership.