Payroll Clerk; Account Clerk III

Position: Payroll Clerk (Account Clerk III)
Location: Henrico

General Information

942

Main Organization

General Government

Location

Police/Fiscal Records - 7721 East Parham Road, Henrico

Minimum Salary

$ 44,314

Max Salary

$ 81,518

Posting Date

06-04-2026

Closing Date

06-18-2026

Job Status

Full-time

General Statement of Duties

Performs supervisory and/or highly responsible technical bookkeeping work in connection with the financial operation of a department; does related work as required.

Essential Duties

This position serves as the payroll clerk for the department. The payroll clerk is responsible for knowing and understanding timekeeping and leave policies for the department and County and be able to explain those policies to other employees. This role facilitates the submission of all timecards with the help of HR. When payroll has been completed, the timecard data is extracted, reviewed, and compiled to bill various other agencies.

This position also serves as an administrator of the timekeeping system to update employee schedules related to internal transfers. Other duties include tasks such as verifying changes in pay rate, pay corrections, and clothing allowances. The successful candidate will have good communication skills; ability to extract, manipulate, and report data using Excel; excellent organization skills and record keeping skills.

• Considerable knowledge of methods used in keeping fiscal accounts and records
• Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures, routines and equipment
• Some knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations quickly and accurately
• Ability to keep and to make reports from financial records
• Ability to accurately proofread and verify financial documents
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions
• Ability to research a variety of data
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with employees and the public
• Accuracy

Additional Information

The expected hiring salary range for this position is $44,314.67 - $52,217.47, based upon the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED; coursework in bookkeeping or business preferred, and four (4) years of clerical or bookkeeping experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)

Benefits

At Henrico County, we prioritize your well-being with medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, plus flexible spending accounts and voluntary benefits. Enjoy generous leave options, including parental, bereavement, and wellness leave, along with 13 paid holidays annually. Invest in your future with Virginia Retirement System benefits and 457 deferred compensation. Visit our website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more!

EEO Statement

The County seeks to hire the best-qualified applicants available for each position vacancy, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation), age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or military status, status as an organ donor, or any other characteristic protected by law (except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification).