Payroll Processor
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Finance & Banking
Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Accounting & Finance
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Posting Summary
Working Title
Working Title Payroll Processor
Role Title
Role Code
Role Code 19031-FP
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band
Pay Band 04
Position Number
Position Number
Agency
Agency Northern VA Community College
Division
Division NV280-VP Finance
Work Location
Work Location Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range
Hiring Range $65,000 - $75,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options?
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have telework options?
-Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
- Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday between 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
There may be occasional evening and or weekends to meet strict payroll processing deadlines.
Sensitive Position
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
General Description:
This position will be responsible for Payroll processing for multiple pay frequencies (bi-weekly, semi-monthly, modified semi-monthly) and accurately process high-volume payroll. This position will process high-volume payroll with multiple pay frequencies using multiple human capital management ( HCM ) systems while meeting strict deadlines mandated by the VCCS .
* This position is eligible for telework after completion of state one-year probationary period.
Duties and Tasks:
- Accurately process high-volume payroll for approximately 3,000 employees using multiple payroll systems
- Review payroll data for accuracy before submitting to ensure all pay data successfully interfaces between payroll systems
- Coordinate and provide data related to the federal and college work study programs
- Follows standard payroll processes and guidelines; complies with various state laws and regulations
- Provides back-up for other Payroll Processors as needed
- Prepares supplemental payrolls as needed; calculates retroactive salary data as assigned; attends workshops and trainings as directed.
- Maintains accurate records and monitors position control, retirement, salary and benefit related data for employees; creates and maintains a database to organize, collect and retrieve data into required reporting formats; monitors record keeping procedures for accuracy
- Uses a variety of software applications ( HCM , Cardinal, SMARTER TRACK and others) to process the payroll and run the appropriate payroll reports
- Plans and monitors work production timelines to meet strict deadlines in reporting regulations; prepares department correspondence as needed
- Assists Management in interpreting, and applying payroll and benefit laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; refers active and retired employees to other appropriate resources as necessary;
- Provides data for State and Internal auditors, and local, state, or federal agencies
- Responds to salary verification requests
- Researches payroll and benefit record keeping issues including sick leave, vacation balances, and performs appropriate action as needed; provides leave, benefit and retirement information as requested
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs:
- Understanding of general payroll practices and laws including benefits/deductions, garnishments, taxation, and reporting
- Stays current with…
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