Job Description

The Controller's Office provides the tools, resources, and expertise to support the university's complex and highly regulated financial operations. With a strong focus on technology, efficiency, and collaboration, the Controller's Office is a vital leader in the continued evolution of administrative operations to best support Virginia Tech's world-class faculty and students. Join the Controller's Office and be a part of the evolution!

Highlights of your responsibilities as a Payroll Accountant include:
* Process payroll reconciliations
* Provides payroll adjustments, garnishment documents and withholding orders
* Collaborate on special projects as necessary to support the payroll team and university goals

We offer room for growth and encourage personal development. Your responsibilities and compensation vary based on your experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, desire to learn and ambition. Reasons to apply today:
* Free tuition benefits at Virginia Tech
* Engagement in personal, professional and community outreach activities
* Formal employee award and recognition program
* Professional learning opportunities
* Generous personal leave with paid holidays
* Comprehensive and affordable health benefits
* Work-life balance
* Supportive and friendly team in a professional work environment
* Paid continuing professional education
* Bonus payments for professional certifications and completing accredited degree programs

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business-related and/or an equivalent level of training and experience directly related to professional accounting, auditing or preparing payroll
* Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
* Experience gathering, analyzing, summarizing and interpreting data
* Experience using automated systems and software such as Microsoft applications
* Knowledge of time keeping systems

Preferred Qualifications

* General knowledge of the difference between pre & post tax benefits and the relation to net pay
* Knowledge of garnishment regulations
* Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding taxation of employee fringe benefits and payments made to those in a nonresident alien tax status
* General payroll experience

Pay Band

4

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salary range of $50,000-$60,000

Review Date

1/26/2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.