Title: Payroll Technician
State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Catawba Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
A. Maintains Payroll System and related payroll reporting:
Processes accurately all payroll for the hospital by the deadline to ensure timely certification of semi-monthly and biweekly payrolls with minimal errors. Ensures payroll data is properly coded for accounting purposes. Ensures accuracy of all authorized deductions and that supporting documents exist. Downloads P/R expenditures to Financial System, VEC reporting, rent revenue. Assists the Accounting Manager in resolving reconciling items related to payroll.
B. Responsible for the maintenance of the time and attendance system:
Responsibilities include but not limited to entering new hires and updating employee information as needed. Reviews and analyzes timecards for accuracy. Interface hours from timekeeping system to Payroll system. Maintains security records for timekeeping system. Keeps Payroll Manager aware of any problems or concerns.
C. Maintains health insurance, VSDP, VRS, payroll related quarterly tax reports, and supplemental insurance reconciliations:
Acts as payroll liaison with Human Resources. Accurately calculates percent pay due employees on VSDP. Prepares/reconciles monthly insurance transmittals and other employee benefits according to policies and procedures and in a timely manner. Accurately prepares and submits necessary documents for Federal and State Withholding Tax, Unemployment Tax, and ensures such is submitted by the deadlines established by DOA.
A. Processes other documents and reports. Maintains records and files:
Prepares special reports and projections to assist the Fiscal Officer and management in budget preparation and performs all other duties as assigned with minimal number of errors. Accurately and timely files all job-related documents and reports in an organized and current fashion so information is readily available for internal and external users.
Minimum Qualifications
Payroll expenditures comprise nearly 80% of the Hospital operating budget, therefore, the Payroll Technician must exhibit good accounting and computation skills. Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with others in a professional manner. Strong working knowledge of automated payroll and automated accounting systems. Ability to use personal computers and automated worksheets. Knowledge of complex federal and state laws governing payroll. Ability to file all required taxation reports. Good analytical skills. Working knowledge of disability programs.
Additional Considerations
Experience in a government setting is preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 540-375-4200 for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY)
Contact Information
Name: Austin Grasty
Phone: 540-375-4368
Email: austin.grasty@dbhds.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.