Payroll Operations Specialist

York County; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

York County is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for the County and its agencies. You will review timekeeping data, deductions, and benefits, and provide guidance to employees on payroll procedures.

Responsibilities include producing monthly and external reports, updating payroll systems, and maintaining confidential records. A high school diploma with bookkeeping/accounting coursework and 4 years' payroll experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with college courses in bookkeeping or accounting.
• 4+ years of experience in all phases of payroll processing.
• Proficiency with personal computers and spreadsheet software.
• Experience with automated payroll systems and payroll principles.

Responsibilities

• Processes regular and special payrolls for the County and agencies; verifies time, pay, deductions and benefits.
• Calculates payroll changes, overtime, retroactive pay, and related payments per procedures.
• Reviews payroll reports, resolves discrepancies, and maintains supporting docs.
• Maintains payroll data, deductions, retirement transactions, and related files.
• Responds to employee questions and provides payroll guidance/training.
• Prepares monthly payroll and external agency reports (e.g., VRS, Compensation Board).
• Protects confidential payroll information and maintains records per County policy.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Guidance & training

Education

High school diploma with college coursework in bookkeeping/accounting

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Payroll software

Job description

York County is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for the County and its agencies. You will review timekeeping data, deductions, and benefits, and provide guidance to employees on payroll procedures.

Responsibilities include producing monthly and external reports, updating payroll systems, and maintaining confidential records. A high school diploma with bookkeeping/accounting coursework and 4 years' payroll experience are required.