Payroll Fiscal Specialist

Prince-William-County-Government; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement from the Virginia Retirem

401a and 457 retirement plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Medical and Dental health plans (group

Group Life Insurance (optional)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Development Opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Prince William County Government is seeking a Fiscal Specialist to manage payroll data entry in Mobius, support bi-weekly payroll processing, and provide accounting support across HR and IT teams. The role emphasizes accuracy, deadlines, and detail orientation in a fast-paced environment.

The position is full-time with benefits, mostly telework with some in-office days, and offers a starting salary range of $27.63–$39.70 per hour. Relevant experience and a CPP designation are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years payroll processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter payroll data daily into Mobius payroll system.
• Support the bi-weekly payroll run and related processes.
• Assist teammates and answer payroll-related questions.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare files for vendor payments.
• Provide other technical fiscal or accounting support as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in business administration or accounting

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Do you have experience with Payroll and Oracle Cloud HCM? Are you a team player who thrives in a fast paced and challenging environment? Is your passion doing it right the first-time while meeting deadlines? Are you detail oriented? If you answered yes to these questions, then Prince William County Government is the place for you.

About This Role

The Fiscal Specialist is a full-time hourly position with benefits and paid time off. The person in this role will key entries into the Mobius payroll system daily, support the bi-weekly payroll run, lend support to other team members, answer questions concerning payroll, reconcile accounts, send files and payments to vendors, and perform a variety of other technical fiscal or accounting support work. This is a fast-paced, highly detailed environment. The Payroll Team pays approximately 7,000 employees annually working with Human Resources, IT, and other County staff throughout the organization.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 3 years of related experience in Payroll processing.

Preferences

• Associate’s degree in business administration, accounting, or a similar field
• Certified Payroll Professional Designation, CPP
• 4 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.

Work Schedule

M-F 8-4:30, mostly via telework, with floating assigned days in the office. Please note that this is a telework-eligible role that may revert to in-office scheduling if business needs change.

Starting Salary Range

$27.63-39.70

Benefits

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Click here for PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's business needs. To view the class description in its entirety, Click here to view full Class Description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.