Payroll and Benefits Analyst

State of Virginia•Richmond, VA

41d•$57,733 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position has a hybrid work schedule with three days/week working in the office in downtown Richmond, VA. The Payroll Services 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. Job Duties 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 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; and provides excellent customer service.

Requirements

Knowledge of: generally accepted payroll practices
Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel)
Strong oral and written communication
Mathematical skills
Customer service
Accurate data entry
Multitasking
Teamwork
Analytical skills
Ability to independently review and apply established policies, procedures, standards, and regulations
Work independently within existing guidelines and policies in a fast-paced environment
Analyze a wide variety of data and determine appropriate handling
Adapt to changes in policies, procedures, and priorities proficiently
Handle multiple work assignments of varying complexity simultaneously and inform management of the status of work completion
Manage details with few errors
Interpret instructional materials and execute business processes accordingly
Analyze problems of varied and considerable difficulty and determine appropriate resolutions
Read and analyze reconciliation reports of varied and considerable difficulty
Prepare certifications and reconciliations accurately and proficiently
Maintain a strong level of professionalism in all interactions
Display emotional maturity necessary for this position

Nice To Haves

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

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