Public Sector Payroll & Compliance Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a payroll professional to support district accounting functions, manage VSDP and workers’ compensation, and ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with regulations.

You will reconcile payroll data, prepare reports, and maintain confidential records while collaborating with HR and finance teams. This full-time role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Accounting, Business, or related field; CPA/CPP a plus.
• Experience with payroll processing, general ledger, and accounts reconciliation.
• Knowledge of state and federal payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll data, including VSDP and workers' compensation, in CIPPS.
• Prepare payroll reports: expenditures, deductions, withholdings, and totals by period.
• Reconcile payroll deductions and perform pre-audit of hourly payroll.
• Maintain payroll records for internal use and audit purposes.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Data analysis

Independent work

Deadline oriented

GAAP knowledge

Payroll systems

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

CIPPS

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a payroll professional to support district accounting functions, manage VSDP and workers’ compensation, and ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with regulations.

You will reconcile payroll data, prepare reports, and maintain confidential records while collaborating with HR and finance teams. This full-time role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and attention to detail.