Human Resources Accounts Technician

City-of-Fredericksbur; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Fredericksburg is seeking a part-time HR Accounts Technician to support payroll, benefits, and HR operations with precise data entry and records management. You will work 28 hours per week in a collaborative HR team and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities include processing personnel records, assisting with benefit transactions, coordinating vendor invoices, generating HR reports, and supporting program administration such as tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, HR, or related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in accounting, payroll, benefits administration, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain personnel and pay-related records for new hires, promotions, employee changes, and separations.
• Assist with benefit related transactions and maintain related forms, reports and records.
• Coordinate pay and benefit-related updates with City vendors; review and reconcile insurance billings and invoices; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain HR reports and metrics, assist with SOP development, analyze data for accuracy, and resolve invoice/payment discrepancies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Education

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Tyler Munis

Job description

Human Resources Accounts Technician

CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA

Bringing People and Processes Together!

Hourly Hiring Range: $26 - $30/hour DOQ

Part-Time | 28 Hours a week| Meaningful Work | Collaborative HR Team

What You’ll Do

The Human Resources (HR) Accounts Technician plays an important role in supporting the City’s payroll, benefits, and HR operations, with a significant focus on accurate and timely data entry and record maintenance. We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented professional with analytical skills, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Payroll and Records Management

Process and maintain personnel and pay-related records for new hires, promotions, employee changes, and separations. Assist with benefit related transactions and maintain related forms, reports and records.

Vendor Coordination and Compliance

Coordinate pay and benefit-related updates with City vendors; review and reconcile insurance billings and invoices; identify and resolve discrepancies; and assist with maintaining accurate, compliant records.

Reporting and Analysis

Prepare and maintain HR reports and metrics, assist with the development of standard operating procedures, analyze data for accuracy, and research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.

Support and Program Administration

Provide backup support for employment verifications and front desk operations; administer the Tuition Reimbursement Program, stay informed on relevant HR, pay and benefit requirements; and support cross‑functional initiatives.

Why Join the Fredericksburg Team?

Join a dynamic team where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact every day.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field.
• Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in accounting, payroll, benefits administration, or a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tyler Munis or a comparable HRIS/payroll system.
• Experience with payroll, benefits billing, reconciliations, or accounts-related functions in a public‑sector environment.

BE PART OF SOMETHING ESSENTIAL

This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the residents and businesses of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the City’s Core Values.

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The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.