Job description
VDH
Welcomes Veterans: We are committed to hiring and retaining Veterans and their families. Join the Virginia Department of Health efforts in becoming the healthiest state in the nation. VDH has the perfect employment opportunity just for you!
VDH has the perfect employment opportunity just for you!
The Office of Financial Management is seeking two dynamic, customer service-oriented Payroll Accountants. The selected candidates will perform professional level work of moderate difficulty requiring the application of accounting theory and principles. Characteristic duties: develop methods of recording fiscal transactions, allocate funds, update and maintain accounting systems, independently prepare financial statements/reports/cost analyses, and develop and present budgets and other financial information for review. Other major duties: all functions of compensation accounting that includes assuring timely processing of payrolls, distribution of checks, preparing federal/state tax reporting, fringe benefits and premium conversion. May supervise or lead fiscal paraprofessionals and/or other support personnel. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payments to employees; the appropriate collection of employee and employer benefits; and pay deductions to include: direct deposit, garnishments, child support and tax levies. This position is also responsible for the accurate Commonwealth’s payroll system entry of all programmatic coding (fund, program, account, project, task, and cost center) for all employees. In addition, payroll is responsible for the collection and reporting of employee and employer taxes.
Join – Grow – Succeed!
Some of Our Unmatched Benefits Include:
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Leaves: Family & Personal, Sick, Annual, Parental and Military Leave
- Inclusive Medical, Dental and Vision plans, optional flex spending account
- Disability – Short and Long Term
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Benefits Program
- Group and Optional Life Insurance
- Retirement Plans, Optional Cash Match and Deferred Compensation
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- VA Credit Union Membership
- Telework Eligible
Who We Are
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts. These entities work together to promote healthy lifestyle choices that can combat chronic disease, educate the public about emergency preparedness and threats to their health, and track disease outbreaks in Virginia.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts. These entities work together to promote healthy lifestyle choices that can combat chronic disease, educate the public about emergency preparedness and threats to their health, and track disease outbreaks in Virginia.
Strategic Plan (Goal 1):
Maintain a competent and valued workforce
Recruit and retain the best employees. Ensure that VDH staff are properly developed and coached. Plan for knowledge transfer and future succession. Demonstrate that VDH employees are valued.
Why VDH ?
People focused. Business driven.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Virginia Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Veterans, Disabled, and Bi-lingual applicants encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
The selected candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
- Knowledge of payroll and benefits transactions using various systems ensuring policy and procedures and payroll processing deadlines are met.
- Ability to learn multiple web based systems and provide guidance to work units on complex payroll issues.
- Ability to audit internal/external work, ensuring accuracy and providing feedback/resolution to identified issues.
- Knowledge of payroll systems and the ability to respond to basic/routine payroll questions.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are highly preferred:
- Knowledge of the Commonwealth’s payroll systems.
- Knowledge of Department of Accounts (DOA) policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of various benefits and leave programs such as VA Sickness Disability Program, deferred compensation and leave share.
Special Requirements
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. Completion of Statement of Economic Interests will be required upon employment.
Special Instructions to Applicants
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the job closing date.
Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website:
www.vdh.virginia.gov.
State agencies must provide
reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired(DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer
VDH
Welcomes Veterans: If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214. Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment
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