Payroll Technician

Application Deadline: 11/15/2024 by 5:00pm EST.

To Apply: to view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time. USE

The Payroll Technician in the City's Finance Department performs intermediate administrative and complex, financial work preparing, implementing, and maintaining an in-house payroll system and reporting. Work is performed under general supervision of and reports to the Comptroller.

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $23.42 - $28.78 an hour ($48,713.60 - $59,862.40 Annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

Education and Experience:

Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field AND some experience in payroll maintenance or processing, financial or HR systems support, or a related area.

OR

Associate degree or college-level coursework in accounting, finance, business, or related field AND 2 years of experience in payroll maintenance or processing, financial or HR systems support, or a related area.

OR

High School diploma or GED AND 4 years of experience in payroll maintenance or processing, financial or HR systems support, or a related area.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.