Payroll Fiscal Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan (VRS)

Paid annual leave

Paid holidays

Telework option

Job summary

Prince William County Government is seeking a Fiscal Specialist to ensure accurate payroll processing for ~7,000 employees. The role involves daily Mobius data entry, supporting the bi-weekly payroll cycle, and providing reliable fiscal support across HR and IT teams.

This full-time, hourly position offers benefits, paid time off, and a telework-enabled schedule (M-F 8:00–4:30 with some in-office days). Starting pay ranges from $27.63 to $39.70 per hour, with great county benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of payroll experience.
• Associates degree preferred in business, accounting, or related field.
• CPP designation highly regarded; 4+ years payroll experience preferred.
• Exposure to liens, garnishments, and Virginia Retirement System preferred.
• Excel proficiency with formulas, data filters, and basic charts; strong written communication.

Responsibilities

• Enter payroll changes for current cycle (new hires, changes, terminations).
• Support bi-weekly payroll run and daily Mobius entries.
• Reconcile accounts and send files/payments to vendors.
• Answer payroll questions from employees and departments.

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Strong written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in business administration or accounting

CPP Certification

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.

The Fiscal Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring a successful payroll run for Prince William County Government. The Payroll Team relies on the Fiscal Specialist to accurately enter in changes related to pay for the current payroll cycle based on information given to the department. This pertains to new hires, changes to current employees, and terminating employees. There are pre-, during and post-payroll duties, along with providing help where needed for employees’ questions and concerns, and the needs of the department.

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

We Also Offer Great Benefits, Including

• 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.

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.

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.