Payroll and Benefits Analyst

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

6d • $57,733 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Service Bureau (PSB) at the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking a qualified individual for a Payroll and Benefits Analyst position. DOA’s mission is to provide a uniform system of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control adequate to protect and account for the Commonwealth’s financial resources, while supporting and enhancing the recognition of Virginia as the best managed state in the union.

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Education or professional experience in payroll processing
• Accounting or payroll education or experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted payroll practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Mathematical skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Multitasking skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to independently review and apply established policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Ability to work independently within existing guidelines and policies in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze a wide variety of data and determine appropriate handling.
• Ability to adapt to changes in policies, procedures, and priorities proficiently.
• Ability to handle multiple work assignments of varying complexity simultaneously and inform management of the status of work completion.
• Ability to manage details with few errors.
• Ability to interpret instructional materials and execute business processes accordingly.
• Ability to analyze problems of varied and considerable difficulty and determine appropriate resolutions.
• Ability to read and analyze reconciliation reports of varied and considerable difficulty.
• Ability to prepare certifications and reconciliations accurately and proficiently.
• Ability to maintain a strong level of professionalism in all interactions.
• Display emotional maturity necessary for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience processing benefits (taxable and non-taxable)
• Experience with timesheet and absence management
• Experience with court ordered garnishments, tax liens, and child support orders
• Experience with payroll reconciliations and audits
• Customer Service experience
• Experience with Cardinal HCM and/or Oracle PeopleSoft HCM
• Accounting or payroll experience.
• Government payroll experience.
• Experience processing high volumes of payroll and working with benefits processing and/or absence management.
• Related experience in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs the processing, analysis and reconciliation responsibilities associated with the administration of the payroll and benefits accounting functions for a high volume of employees in assigned agencies.
• Processes complex payroll, benefits, and leave transactions for multiple salaried and wage payroll certifications each scheduled pay period.
• Reviews reports to ensure accurate exceptional item processing and makes necessary updates.
• Handles court-ordered withholdings, direct deposits, tax withholding, voluntary deductions.
• Prepares payments for distribution to assigned agencies and third parties.
• Pursues collection of overpayments.
• Audits and processes leave payouts.
• Analyzes and resolves exceptions.
• Performs monthly reconciliations.
• Produces reports for agency monitor responsibilities.
• Assists with annual leave liability analysis.
• Files associated documents.
• Provides excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED