Payroll Accountant

Payroll Accountant

The Virginia Lottery, an independent state agency, is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join its team. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia. The Payroll Accountant will be responsible for handling payroll transactions, resolving errors, and implementing procedures for both routine and non-routine items. This position operates within a two-person peer group, ensuring collaboration and mutual support. The incumbent processes the agency's payrolls, manages transportation programs, and ensures strict compliance with established procedures. Additionally, the Payroll Accountant provides timely account analyses and diligently maintains all relevant documentation. Accuracy and timely processing are critical to this role, as they directly impact the agency's financial integrity and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include reviewing and reconciling payroll reports, managing payroll systems, and communicating changes and issues regarding payroll and leave.

The person selected for this position will have minimum five years of experience in processing payroll, preferably as a payroll manager. Comprehensive knowledge of accounting theory and principles, payroll concepts, practices and procedures, and current Federal and State tax laws related to payroll processing is required. Capability to work independently to resolve problems based on research and analysis, strong skills in problem resolution, proficiency in desktop applications, exceptional analytical and communication skills, both oral and written, demonstrated aptitude for handling sensitive and confidential information, proven ability to work under pressure of continuous deadlines, proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, research, and time management practices. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related field from an accredited college or university. Experience using the Commonwealth's Payroll System Cardinal HCM. Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification.