Pittsylvania County Schools
Payroll/Benefits Specialist
Pittsylvania County Schools, Chatham, Virginia, United States, 24531
POSITION TITLE:
Specialist III - Payroll/Benefits Specialist (EAAIV)
FLSA:
Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Chief Financial Officer
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Twelve month employment with benefits as specified in the
Classified Agreement
SUPERVISES:
N/A
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: Strong computer skills with proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office products Strong organizational and time management skills, a self-starter Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable Ability to interact and communicate with employees effectively verbally and in writing Education may be substituted for experience PREFERRED:
Associates degree in Business, Finance or related area FOCUS: To assist with all functions of the payroll department, with an emphasis on processing payroll in a timely and accurate manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Process monthly substitute and regular payrolls, including withholding tax, retirement (VRS), health/dental/life insurance, tax sheltered annuities and other deductions and distributes vouchers on a timely basis Maintain earning, deduction and leave records for all employees Complete employment verifications as requested Revised 01/01/2025 Balance all payroll accounts, earnings and deductions; posts and balances to General Ledger Provide supporting documentation to auditors Provide Treasurer's office with total payroll disbursements each month Maintain VRS employee and division contributions, as well as OGL and VRS beneficiary forms Introduce and explain VRS benefits to employees Meet with employees to discuss retirement options, complete and submit applications to VRS and certify retirements in VRS Navigator Maintain STD for Hybrid employees including submitting claims, calculating pay and updating leave Prepare VEC, state and federal tax reports and payments Complete, distribute and file forms W-2 and 1095 C OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Maintains confidentiality Assists with other finance projects as needed and requested PLEASE NOTE:
Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.
Specialist III - Payroll/Benefits Specialist (EAAIV)
FLSA:
Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Chief Financial Officer
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Twelve month employment with benefits as specified in the
Classified Agreement
SUPERVISES:
N/A
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: Strong computer skills with proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office products Strong organizational and time management skills, a self-starter Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable Ability to interact and communicate with employees effectively verbally and in writing Education may be substituted for experience PREFERRED:
Associates degree in Business, Finance or related area FOCUS: To assist with all functions of the payroll department, with an emphasis on processing payroll in a timely and accurate manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Process monthly substitute and regular payrolls, including withholding tax, retirement (VRS), health/dental/life insurance, tax sheltered annuities and other deductions and distributes vouchers on a timely basis Maintain earning, deduction and leave records for all employees Complete employment verifications as requested Revised 01/01/2025 Balance all payroll accounts, earnings and deductions; posts and balances to General Ledger Provide supporting documentation to auditors Provide Treasurer's office with total payroll disbursements each month Maintain VRS employee and division contributions, as well as OGL and VRS beneficiary forms Introduce and explain VRS benefits to employees Meet with employees to discuss retirement options, complete and submit applications to VRS and certify retirements in VRS Navigator Maintain STD for Hybrid employees including submitting claims, calculating pay and updating leave Prepare VEC, state and federal tax reports and payments Complete, distribute and file forms W-2 and 1095 C OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Maintains confidentiality Assists with other finance projects as needed and requested PLEASE NOTE:
Pittsylvania County Schools reserves the right to fill positions pursuant to School Board Policy GBN, Staff Hiring Procedures.