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Location : Yorktown, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 18PC-1818
Department: Finance Administration
Division: FIN-FISCAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Opening Date: 02/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Responsible for preparing the County's bi-weekly and monthly payrolls; verifies, maintains, and monitors the automated timekeeping system; creates payroll deductions for payment; reviews and approves personnel actions; prepares reports associated with payroll expenditures.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, supplemented by college level courses in bookkeeping or accounting, and 4 years of experience in all phases of payroll processing; or any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access software and in the use of automated payroll and time/attendance systems.
Requires thorough knowledge of accepted payroll principles and practices, and tax deposit rules and regulations.
Must have general knowledge of the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); laws governing levies and garnishments, and other deductions from wages.
Experience with employee benefits and generally accepted accounting principles specifically those related to payroll processing required.
Experience using Munis financial software, and Kronos time and attendance highly desired.
Supplemental Information
This position is considered to be essential (County designation as ALPHA). In the event of an emergency/inclement weather conditions, the incumbent is expected to remain at the worksite or to report to worksite in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures, or as notified by a supervisor.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, adding machine, fax machine, copier, etc. Work involves some stooping or bending to retrieve files, writing in order to take notes on claims, some carrying of printouts, books, and files, generally weighing no more than 10 lbs, and pushing and pulling drawers open and closed. Work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
For a more detailed description:
The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical and dental insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
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List your highest level of education and, if applicable, your major field of study and the type of degree received. If you have not received a degree, please list the number of semester hours completed at the time of your application, if any.
02
Which best describes your experience with generally accepted accounting principles related to payroll processing?
03
Which best describes your experience with an automated payroll system?
04
Which best describes the number of employees at entities where you gained your payroll experience?
05
Which best describes your experience with an automated time and attendance system?
06
Do you have professional level experience with the following transactions? (Check all that apply)
07
Do you have experience using financial software such as Tyler Munis?
08
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
09
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Access?
10
If you will accept the beginning salary offered for this position, type "Yes" in the box below. If you will not accept the beginning salary, enter your preferred starting salary.
11
Why do you want to work for York County government?
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If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee (County designated as ALPHA) and will be required to work during emergency/inclement weather conditions, or as notified by a supervisor. Are you able to comply with this provision?
13
Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
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Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Required Question
Location : Yorktown, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 18PC-1818
Department: Finance Administration
Division: FIN-FISCAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Opening Date: 02/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Responsible for preparing the County's bi-weekly and monthly payrolls; verifies, maintains, and monitors the automated timekeeping system; creates payroll deductions for payment; reviews and approves personnel actions; prepares reports associated with payroll expenditures.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma, supplemented by college level courses in bookkeeping or accounting, and 4 years of experience in all phases of payroll processing; or any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access software and in the use of automated payroll and time/attendance systems.
Requires thorough knowledge of accepted payroll principles and practices, and tax deposit rules and regulations.
Must have general knowledge of the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); laws governing levies and garnishments, and other deductions from wages.
Experience with employee benefits and generally accepted accounting principles specifically those related to payroll processing required.
Experience using Munis financial software, and Kronos time and attendance highly desired.
Supplemental Information
This position is considered to be essential (County designation as ALPHA). In the event of an emergency/inclement weather conditions, the incumbent is expected to remain at the worksite or to report to worksite in accordance with the department's standard operating procedures, or as notified by a supervisor.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, adding machine, fax machine, copier, etc. Work involves some stooping or bending to retrieve files, writing in order to take notes on claims, some carrying of printouts, books, and files, generally weighing no more than 10 lbs, and pushing and pulling drawers open and closed. Work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
For a more detailed description:
The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical and dental insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
01
List your highest level of education and, if applicable, your major field of study and the type of degree received. If you have not received a degree, please list the number of semester hours completed at the time of your application, if any.
02
Which best describes your experience with generally accepted accounting principles related to payroll processing?
- None
- Some Experience
- Experienced
- Expert
03
Which best describes your experience with an automated payroll system?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 3 years
- 4 years or more
04
Which best describes the number of employees at entities where you gained your payroll experience?
- 20 or less
- 50 to 100
- 100 to 500
- 500 or more
05
Which best describes your experience with an automated time and attendance system?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 3 years
- 4 years or more
06
Do you have professional level experience with the following transactions? (Check all that apply)
- Federal and state tax deposit rules and regulations
- Laws governing levies and garnishments
- Policy interpretation
- Reconciling payroll deductions and accounts
- Overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act
- None of the above
07
Do you have experience using financial software such as Tyler Munis?
- Yes
- No
08
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
09
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Access?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
10
If you will accept the beginning salary offered for this position, type "Yes" in the box below. If you will not accept the beginning salary, enter your preferred starting salary.
11
Why do you want to work for York County government?
12
If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee (County designated as ALPHA) and will be required to work during emergency/inclement weather conditions, or as notified by a supervisor. Are you able to comply with this provision?
- Yes
- No
13
Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
14
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
- Yes
- No
Required Question
