Title: Payroll Manager

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager I

Hiring Range: $97,850 - $113,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is responsible for ensuring agency compliance with all state and federal requirements for timely and accurate recording and reporting of agency payroll transactions and taxable fringe benefits for two agencies. Supervises a team of payroll technicians who process payroll for approximately 4,300 classified and hourly employees. Duties include overseeing payroll and reconciliation functions including select financial systems reconciliations, post payroll reconciliations for taxable wages, healthcare, parking and retirement contributions. Ensures the accuracy of all employer related fringe benefits including commuting deductions, taxable fringes and mobile device reimbursements. Develops and revises internal payroll practices and processes to increase accuracy, timeliness and efficiency of payroll processing. Responsible for the data management of Commonwealth’s Payroll System payroll reports; preparing the necessary journal entries to ensure payroll transactions are properly recorded on the general ledger and the reconciliation and submission of federal and state quarterly and annual reports to the Department of Accounts (DOA). Responsible for facilitating positive working relationships with the Human Resource Office Staff and providing quality customer service to all employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience ensuring prompt & accurate processing of payroll
• Knowledge of federal & state payroll tax compliance rules; experience using automated financial systems
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft PC software- Word, Excel, Access & Power Point
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to identify, research, analyze & solve problems; experience in process development/improvement, implementation, demonstrated    ability to advise, direct & train staff; evaluate employee performance
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills; ability to prioritize priorities

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of the Commonwealth’s payroll system
• Supervisory experience overseeing/reviewing work of others

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.

Contact Information

Name: Angela Ablack

Phone: N/A

Email: angela.ablack@vdh.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.