Payroll Accountant Sr.

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

3d•$62,100 - $77,974•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Payroll Accountant Sr. that would perform advanced professional level work of considerable difficulty requiring the analysis/interpretation of fiscal data and the application of accounting theory and principles to serve a major program or financial specialty with agency wide implications. Duties include resources management, business operations, accounting system development, cost distribution, receivables and complex analysis of financial activities, to include compensation and benefits accounting. This position is responsible for the reconciliation of employee and employer healthcare, retirement and group life. This position is also responsible for the reconciliation of disability payments and workers' compensation.

Requirements

Knowledge of payroll and benefits transactions using various systems ensuring policies and procedures and deadlines are met.
Ability to learn multiple web based systems and provide guidance on complex payroll and benefit issues.
Ability to audit internal/external work ensuring accuracy and providing feedback/resolution to identified issues.
Knowledge of DOA policies and procedures.
Strong accounting and organizational skills.
Knowledge of various benefit and leave programs to include, VSDP, deferred compensation and retirement plans.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Commonwealth’s payroll system.
Experience with Cardinal HCM
Experience processing payroll

Responsibilities

Perform advanced professional level work of considerable difficulty requiring the analysis/interpretation of fiscal data and the application of accounting theory and principles to serve a major program or financial specialty with agency wide implications.
Manage resources, business operations, and accounting system development.
Handle cost distribution, receivables, and complex analysis of financial activities, including compensation and benefits accounting.
Reconcile employee and employer healthcare, retirement, and group life.
Reconcile disability payments and workers' compensation.