Strategic County Payroll Specialist

York County, VA; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

York County, VA is seeking a payroll professional to accurately process county payrolls, review timekeeping data, maintain records, and ensure deductions and benefits are correctly applied. You will prepare monthly and external agency reports, respond to employee questions, provide guidance on payroll procedures, protect confidential information, and support system testing and process improvements.

Strong computer and spreadsheet skills are required, with experience in automated payroll systems

Qualifications

• High school diploma with accounting/bookkeeping coursework; 4 years payroll processing experience.
• Experience with payroll software and automated payroll systems.
• PC and spreadsheet software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Process regular and special payrolls; review time, pay, deductions and benefits.
• Calculate payroll changes, overtime, retroactive pay and leave-related pay.
• Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies and coordinate corrections.
• Maintain payroll and timekeeping data and deductions.
• Prepare monthly reports for internal and external agencies.
• Provide guidance and training on payroll procedures.
• Protect confidential payroll information.
• Assist with system testing, updates, and backup coverage.
• Assist with audits and special projects.
• Provide backup support for other payroll functions.

Skills

Payroll principles

Timekeeping

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Spreadsheet software

Education

High school diploma with accounting coursework

Tools

Excel

Payroll software

Automated payroll systems

Job description

York County, VA is seeking a payroll professional to accurately process county payrolls, review timekeeping data, maintain records, and ensure deductions and benefits are correctly applied. You will prepare monthly and external agency reports, respond to employee questions, provide guidance on payroll procedures, protect confidential information, and support system testing and process improvements.

Strong computer and spreadsheet skills are required, with experience in automated payroll systems