Job description

Process payroll through identified policies and procedures for the Shared Services Center customers, ensuring timely and accurate payment and required withholding is made. The payroll specialist must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment to help identify process improvements and efficiencies in Payroll Operations. This includes contributing, planning, organizing, and processing to ensure all payroll support functions are administered timely and accurately while all audit requirements are met. Ability to work cross-functionally within the department. Remain informed on all payroll projects, Payroll Service Level Agreement, and updates as directed by the Payroll Manager, IRS, and Department of Accounts Payroll Bulletins.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Internal Revenue Code, Regulations, and Rulings regarding income subject to inclusion in gross income, withholding, tax deposit, and payment, and wage and tax reporting requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fiscal operations management and accounting.
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices including compliance, federal, and state regulations.

Skills:

• Retrieving and manipulating data via online access in database files thru various software applications.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relationship building with our customers.
• Intermediate skills in using personal computer applications and Microsoft Office products, including proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent mathematical aptitude and numerical skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be independently accountable for meeting deadlines timely and accurately.
• Ability to organize and manage workflow to ensure payroll tasks are processed accurately and timely.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team member.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Attributes:

• Willingness and ability to be flexible and to grow professionally as the position changes.
• Practices ethical behavior and demonstrates and supports the SSC values and mission.
• Remains optimistic and supportive of established procedures while looking for process improvements and efficiencies.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education, training and relevant work experience.
• Comprehensive experience and knowledge of Internal Revenue Code, Regulations, and Rulings regarding income subject to inclusion in gross income, withholding, tax deposit and payment, and wage and tax reporting requirements.
• Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel.
• Multi-year experience in payroll.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or knowledge of multi-state taxation.
• Payroll experience in state government or higher education.
• Experience with healthcare, retirement, or other benefit reconciliations.
• Experience with HRMS and Peoplesoft/Oracle systems.
• Certifications: Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Sign on bonus and hybrid telework available!

Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Daleville, VA 24083: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Daleville, VA 24083

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