Payroll and Benefits Analyst

DHRM•Richmond, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Service Bureau (PSB) at the Department of Accounts (DOA) is seeking qualified individuals for two "Payroll and Benefits Analyst" positions. 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. This position 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.

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.
May be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
May be required to assist in the event of an emergency.
There may be occasional needs to work outside of normal scheduled hours to meet department demands or deadlines.

Responsibilities

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.