Payroll Processing & Support Specialist

Payroll Processing & Support Specialist I

• Type:
  Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate:
  Based on experience
• Posted Date: 11/13/2025

Accomack County is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Processing & Support Specialist to join our team. This position plays a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining compliance with all applicable payroll regulations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for calculating wages, processing payroll runs, withholding taxes and deductions, and distributing benefit payments. In addition, this position supports the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefit offerings, ensuring accurate enrollment, deductions, and reporting.

The Payroll Processing & Support Specialist will also assist with general ledger reconciliations and maintain compliance with federal and state payroll laws and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports bimonthly payroll processing ensuring accuracy and completion in a timely manner.
• Calculate employee wages, taxes, deductions, and benefit contributions.
• Support benefit program administration, including enrollment, deductions, and vendor payments.
• Reconcile payroll and benefits-related general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and maintain payroll-related reports and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and reporting requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees regarding payroll and benefit inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounting, with exposure to payroll and benefit administration.

Additional Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screening prior to employment.

Electronic applications are preferred.
First consideration will be given to applications received prior to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025. If you require a paper application, please contact HR.

For questions, or to request accommodation, please contact:
Human Resources,  orAskHRomack.va.us

The County of Accomack is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.