Payroll Fiscal Specialist

Prince William County Government•Prince William County, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Fiscal Specialist plays a critical role in supporting successful payroll runs for Prince William County Government. The Payroll Team relies on the specialist to accurately enter pay-related changes for the current payroll cycle based on information provided to the department, including changes for new hires, current employees, and terminating employees. The position includes pre-, during-, and post-payroll duties, answering employee questions and concerns, and supporting departmental needs. This is a full-time hourly position with benefits and paid time off. The specialist enters data into the Mobius payroll system daily, supports bi-weekly payroll processing, assists team members, answers payroll questions, reconciles accounts, sends files and payments to vendors, and performs other technical fiscal or accounting support work. The role operates in a fast-paced, highly detailed environment. The Payroll Team pays approximately 7,000 employees annually and works with Human Resources, IT, and other County staff throughout the organization. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is mostly telework, with assigned floating days in the office. It is telework-eligible and may revert to in-office scheduling if business needs change. The starting salary range is $27.63–$39.70.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of related experience in payroll processing.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a similar field.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
Four or more years of payroll experience.
Exposure to liens, garnishments, and the Virginia Retirement System.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build standard formulas, data filters, and basic charts.
Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Enter pay-related changes for new hires, current employees, and terminating employees for the current payroll cycle.
Perform pre-, during-, and post-payroll duties.
Enter payroll data into the Mobius payroll system daily.
Support the bi-weekly payroll run.
Provide support to other team members.
Answer employee questions and concerns related to payroll.
Reconcile accounts.
Send files and payments to vendors.
Perform other technical fiscal or accounting support work.