H8102 - Payroll Spec Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation • Staunton, VA

3d • $22 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports district accounting functions by managing VSDP, workers compensation, payroll reconciliations, time entry and leave, as well as other accounting functions and projects. The role ensures accurate payment to employees while complying with payroll regulations, policies, and procedures. It also involves explaining and advising users on policies and practices related to these areas, and maintaining the confidentiality of personal and sensitive data.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of personal and sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, work well under deadlines, and pay attention to detail.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to include cost accounting and internal controls.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, general ledger and accounts reconciliation.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications to include automated financial and payroll systems.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively.
• Ability to research, reconcile, analyze, and evaluate data.
• Knowledge of state, federal laws and regulations governing payroll activities.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Accounting, Business, or related field desired.
• CPA or CPP certification.
• Experience developing and delivering fiscal training or guidance.
• Experience processing payroll for 500 or more employees.
• Experience using automated financial systems.
• Public sector accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform special duties as assigned.
• Support district accounting functions by managing VSDP, workers compensation, payroll reconciliations, time entry and leave, as well as other accounting functions and projects as assigned.
• Ensure accurate payment to employees while in compliance with payroll regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Explain and advise users on policies and practices related to these areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal and sensitive data.
• Assist with other accounting or section activities as needed.
• Manage programmatic issues related to district VSDP, workers compensation, payroll reconciliations, time entry and leave.
• Update online payroll guides and assist employees with payroll related issues.
• Assist with automated financial systems training.
• Work with HR each pay period to receive all documentation for payroll processing.
• Enter payroll data into Cardinal and process payroll changes, VSDP, workers compensation and special pays.
• Prepare reports related to payroll expenditures, deductions, withholdings, and totals by pay period per month.
• Reconcile payroll deductions to Cardinal.
• Perform pre-audit of Hourly Payroll.
• Maintain payroll records and files for internal use and audit purposes.

Benefits

• Market based pay program
• Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process for individuals with disabilities
• Pre-employment screenings (Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check, Work History Verification, References, Pre-employment physical, Drug screen)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed