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Payroll Specialist

City of Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Payroll Specialist

Hiring Range : $60,000-70,000 DOQ

Job Summary :

The City of Fredericksburg is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to manage the City’s payroll and related disbursement programs. This position involves ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance with tax laws, and serving as a subject matter expert on payroll systems.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Manage biweekly and supplemental payroll for hourly and salary employees.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies in payroll data.
  • Serve as the functional system administrator for automated time and attendance and payroll systems.
  • Develop and implement payroll procedures and reports based on customer and regulatory needs.
  • Train users and provide ongoing technical support for payroll applications.
  • Prepare and process remittances for withholdings, benefits, and payroll taxes.
  • Handle post-employment activities such as retiree and COBRA insurance.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll, personnel, benefits, and tax laws.
  • Update and maintain databases for wage, tax, and benefit reporting.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned within the Finance Department.

Minimum Requirements :

  • Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • One (1) year of experience in payroll administration or finance operations.
  • Preferred : Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Strong knowledge of payroll practices and general accounting procedures.
  • Proficient in data processing systems and common office software.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with diverse groups.
  • Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and procedures.
  • Strong mathematical skills for payroll calculations and reporting.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and tact.
  • Capacity to work independently while effectively solving problems.
  • Why Join Us?

  • Contribute to the financial integrity of the City.
  • Work in a collaborative and responsive environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Application Process :

    Completed City applications should be submitted prior to 11 : 59 pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.   Please include a cover letter and a resume with your application. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our Finance team!

    The City is a member of the Virginia Retirement System and offers competitive health, dental and vision insurance as well as generous vacation / sick leave benefits and 13 paid holidays a year.

    The City of Fredericksburg provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    City of Fredericksburg

    Human Resources Department

    715 Princess Anne Street, Room 209

    Fredericksburg, VA  22401

    FXBGhire@fredericksburgva.gov

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