Assistant Payroll Operations Administrator: Central Administration #00214

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

22d•$68,717 - $112,693•Onsite

About The Position

To provide technical support to the DOC Payroll Staff in the form of payroll system guidance and training, policy/procedure interpretation, development, and revision, complex problem resolutions, and special payroll related projects by maintaining a working knowledge of CIPPS, as directed by the Payroll Director. To supervise employees who maintain the petty cash account, distribute reports, etc. This position also serves as a back up to the Payroll Director for decision making and certifying payrolls.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of payroll practices.
Working knowledge of payroll systems/applications.
Ability to analyze fiscal transactions for compliance with payroll procedures and regulations.
Ability to perform detailed work with numerical data.
Ability to make mathematic calculations rapidly and accurately.
Ability to apply and explain established policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to adapt to changes in policies, procedures, and priorities.
Experience in supervision/management.
Experience in a computerized payroll environment.
Ability to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter.
Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge, education, training, or certification in Accounting, Business Administration.
5+ years of State Service with extensive experience with payroll and benefits.
Combination of accounting course work.
Acquisition of an American Payroll Association Certification (FPC - Fundamental Payroll Certification or CPP - Certified Payroll Professional).

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to DOC Payroll Staff.
Offer payroll system guidance and training.
Interpret, develop, and revise policies/procedures.
Resolve complex payroll-related problems.
Undertake special payroll-related projects.
Maintain a working knowledge of CIPPS.
Supervise employees responsible for the petty cash account and report distribution.
Serve as a backup to the Payroll Director for decision-making and certifying payrolls.