Payroll Accountant - Benefits

Position Information Working Title of Vacant Position Payroll Accountant - Benefits Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department FINANCE Division FINANCE Requisition Number 2024096 Number of hours worked per week 40 Work Schedule Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement N - Never Pay Grade GE08 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary $44,950 – $59,559; Depending on Qualifications Job Description Do you have experience with processing benefit enrollment and payroll deductions? Are you a natural at working with numbers to balance and reconcile accounts? This position is responsible for processing benefit enrollment for health, dental and vision coverage for approximately 3,000 city employees.
In this position you will be required to maintain city benefit deductions, review for accuracy, research and resolve any discrepancies.
This position serves as backup for processing the weekly in-house payroll for approximately 650 employees utilizing an automated time and attendance system and integrated payroll system in the centralized Payroll Division of Finance.
Strong accounting and Excel spreadsheet experience.
Applies in-depth knowledge of payroll principals including federal, state, and City laws and regulations, deductions; and benefits that affect the payroll processes.
Administers and processes all benefit enrollments in the Munis system.
Approximately 550 new enrollments annually.
Responsible for coordinating COBRA insurance coverage, this entails receiving the documents, setting up participants in Munis, creating life events for deductions and processing invoice in Mainframe.
Balances and reconciles monthly benefit bills.
Works closely with vendors for any issues.
Communicates effectively, provides guidance, and resolves benefit related issues and questions timely.
Works with benefit providers to support client benefits administration, resolve eligibility, vendor invoicing issues.
Assists with testing and validating new payroll system enhancements and functions as required and pertains to benefits and open enrollment.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrates ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and demonstrates a strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and demonstrates good time management skills.
Responsible weekly benefit transmission files; verifies delivery of file and enrollments.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow you to tailor a benefits package that meets your specific needs including 14 paid holidays.
Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
#accounting #payroll #benefits Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: None required; Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) Large employer > 1,000 employees) in-house payroll Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 02/27/2024 Job Close Date Open Continuous Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Postings that are ‘Open Until Filled’ remain open to applicants until there is a sufficient number of qualified applicants received to begin the interview process or until a candidate has been selected and the position has been filled.
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ADA Checklist Overall Physical Strength Demands Overall Physical Strength Demands S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 lbs Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crawling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Office Equipment Protective Equipment Required as mandated by the State and City Manager Health and Safety D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases N = Never Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other N = Never If Other, Description Environmental Factors D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never Dirt and Dust N = Never Extreme Temperatures N = Never Noise and Vibration N = Never Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity N = Never Darkness or Poor Lighting N = Never Primary Work Location Office Environment Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Other N = Never If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s) No Professional References Professional References Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4