Payroll Tech & Audit Specialist

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Staunton, VA is seeking a Payroll Tech (AOS III) to manage payroll transactions, audits, and related documentation. The role requires careful analysis of payments, deductions, benefits, and compliance with state guidelines, with close collaboration with payroll staff.

You will handle pre- and post-audits, use Cardinal and UKG/Kronos systems, and ensure timely, accurate payroll processing for Western State Hospital and its employees.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and general office procedures.
• Competent in analysis of fiscal transactions and performing detailed mathematical calculations accurately.
• Meticulous data entry and auditing to ensure error-free financial records.
• Ability to use online systems, LANs, timekeeping software, and MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• 65 A. Analysis of Payroll Transactions.
• Analyze and calculate non-routine payments to employees.
• Investigate prior payments, prepare & adjust as needed.
• Process data relative to employee benefit plan & deductions.
• Analyzes deposits necessary for petty cash processing & verifies reimbursements.
• Becomes familiar with workers compensation records.
• Accurately processes VRS adjustments in Cardinal.
• Meeting deadlines with accurate calculations and adjustments.
• Maintain audit trail documentation.
• Code deposits correctly and process Direct Deposit information.
• Back up for other payroll techs.
• 4 0r 4 0 (Essential)

Skills

Accounting principles

Data analysis

Auditing

MS Word

Excel

Education

Associates/Bachelors preferred

HS diploma with experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services in Staunton, VA is seeking a Payroll Tech (AOS III) to manage payroll transactions, audits, and related documentation. The role requires careful analysis of payments, deductions, benefits, and compliance with state guidelines, with close collaboration with payroll staff.

You will handle pre- and post-audits, use Cardinal and UKG/Kronos systems, and ensure timely, accurate payroll processing for Western State Hospital and its employees.