Assistant Payroll Specialist

Assistant Payroll Specialist

Salary

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually

Location

City of Hopewell, VA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

FIN080526

Department

Finance

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Assist Payroll Administrator with the duties associated with payroll and payroll processing.

Examples of Duties

• Process bi-weekly payroll and other types of payrolls in a timely manner
• Handle end-to-end payroll processing
• Calculate complex deductions
• Adhere to federal, state and local tax laws
• Handle garnishments
• Generate reports
• Assist departments/employees with payroll questions and issues
• Other duties as required

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required and at least one year payroll processing, accounting, or related experience preferred and at least two years of experience working in an office environment.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• None

Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook or related software
• Quarterly and Annual Reporting of Payroll Taxes and W-2's
• Garnishments, Child Support Orders, and Tax Liens
• Reporting Requirements of the Virginia Retirement System

Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently
• Strong time-management and multitasking skills

Abilities:

• Ability to deal with all levels of the organization
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of all payroll information

Supplemental Information

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in an indoor, climate-controlled, pleasant environment.

Essential Physical Activities:

• Hearing, seeing up close, talking, finger movement
• Typical weight handled up to 25lbs

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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Employer City of Hopewell

Address 300 N Main St, Ste 223

Hopewell, Virginia, 23860

Phone 804-541-2211

804-541-2245

Website https://hopewellva.gov/employment-opportunities/