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Job Description
Title: 00037/00038 Payroll Accountant
State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist I
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and credentials
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location:Norfolk State University
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
Norfolk State University (NSU) through exemplary teaching scholarship andoutreach transforms lives and communities by empowering individuals to maximizetheir potential creating lifelong learners equipped to be engaged leaders andproductive global citizens.
The Payroll Department is seeking Payroll Accountants to be an integral part of thecomplex daytoday operations. Incumbent is responsible for performing all functionsassociated with the processing of the designated payroll programmatic date setupand adhering to all federal and state requirements. Support automated time keepingsystem to include: accuracy of employee records and time train employee andsupervisors test and validate upgrades. Uploading of time and leave the Payroll Accountant is responsible for downloading payroll generalledger files; identifying errors and creating the necessary journal entries to resolvediscrepancies within the general ledger.
Norfolk State University offers a competitive salary and a full complement ofbenefits.
EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all personsand applicants without regard to age color disability gender national originpolitical affiliation genetic information religion sexual orientation sex(including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invitesminorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Working knowledge of payroll policies and procedures; payroll tax regulations.
2. Working knowledge of payroll with defined duties and responsibilities in a payroll technician/accountant capacity
3. Demonstrated ability working in an automated time keeping system (Kronos Timekeeping System)
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret tax laws and regulations.
6. Demonstrated ability to reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
7. Demonstrated ability to create complex spreadsheets.
8. Working knowledge and experience in general and payroll accounting.
9. Skill in problem solving matters related to payroll.
10. Working knowledge of regulations and laws related to the Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA).
11. Experience providing a high level of customer service and communication to both internal and external customers and stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
1. Associates degree desired in Accounting; Bachelors degree preferred in Accounting Finance or equivalent combination of training and education that provides the requisite knowledge skills abilities and experience.
2. Preferred knowledge of and experience with VRS and Health insurance Reporting /reconciliation.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application and/or rsum for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only) must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or rsum. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history including sexual offender registry checks reference checks degree validation DMV (driving) records license verification and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I9 and Everify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
A 12month probationary period may be required.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone:
Email: Email material not accepted.
In support of the Commonwealths 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link:Career Pathwaysfor Individuals with Disabilities or call DARS ator DBVI at.
Employment Type
Full-Time
