PAYROLL SPECIALIST - Northern Virginia Family Service : Job Details

Working at Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS' breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. At NVFS, we value the diversity of backgrounds, experience, perspectives, and skillsets that we collectively provide to our community, clients and coworkers. We celebrate and thrive on our differences and welcome everyone's unique contributions.

Join the NVFS Family: We are looking to hire a Payroll Specialist to join our Finance team! As the Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for timely and accurate processing of the Agency's bi-weekly payroll. This role requires detail and customer service orientation with effective communication skills, as this position works with and supports staff across the agency. This is a hybrid position working remotely with occasional in-person work.

Benefits and Compensation: We want you to be well, have work/life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing. This position has a salary in the low 60s.

In this role, you will:

* Process bi-weekly payroll

* Maintain payroll integrity; audit timesheets for time and attendance entries, detect inaccuracies and irregularities, and follow up with employees and/or managers as needed for corrections

* Calculate special pays

* Review payroll previews and final payroll reports for accuracy and completeness

* Provide high level of customer service and support to employees for inquiries and issues relating to timesheets, pay statements, garnishments, and other related areas

* Process bi-weekly 401(k) invoices

* Ensure timely and accurate processing of employee garnishments and 401(k) loan repayments

* Work collaboratively with Human Resources on payroll processing, benefits deductions, employment verifications, and any other related tasks

* Assist with quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and annual audit preparation

Your Background: We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences.

* High School graduate

* Minimum two (2) years of work experience in payroll processing

* Demonstrated familiarity and experience with payroll system; experience with UKG Pro a plus

* Strong customer service and detail orientation

* Oral and written fluency in English; additional language skills always welcome

* Proficiency in usage of basic technological tools including laptops/computers, email, phones, and internet; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

* Must be able to demonstrate and live the organizational values of Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Accountability

Additional requirements:

* Successful completion of background checks upon hire

* May be called upon to work beyond/outside of normal business hours

NVFS is committed to advancing equity, embracing diversity, and promoting inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. NVFS is an E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace.

NVFS values diversity in our workforce. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, including people of color, all genders and gender identities, people of all abilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, other members of marginalized communities, veterans and national service alumni.