Department Fiscal ServicesClassification Financial Svcs Manager 1Job CategoryClassified StaffJob TypeFull-TimeWork ScheduleFull-time 1.0 FTE 40 hrswkLocation Fairfax VAWorkplace TypeHybrid EligibleSponsorship EligibilityNot eligible for visa sponsorshipPay Band05SalarySalary commensurate with education and experienceCriminal Background CheckYesFinancial Background Check YesAbout the DepartmentThe Payroll Office is responsible for timely and accurate processing of all University payrolls. The Payroll Office reconciles health care billings payroll liability accounts Virginia Retirement System VRS snapshot processes invoices for payment to all payroll vendors for employeeemployer withholdings and makes retroactive pay adjustments. The Payroll Office submits quarterly filings for unemployment federal and state taxes to the appropriate taxing authorities and generates annual W2s.About the PositionThe Payroll Accounting Supervisor supervises a payroll accounting team to ensure efficient operations and compliance. The position oversees accuracy of over 70 liability account reconciliations and the timely resolution of outstanding reconciling differences essential for financial compliance. Additionally this role manages quarterly filings for tax returns and unemployment reporting while serving as the primary liaison with the ADP service provider for effective communication and issue resolution.ResponsibilitiesEnsures payroll reconciliations are completed by the prescribed internal deadlines and the deadlines set forth by the Department of Human Resource Management DHRM. Works with accountants benefits and external departments to resolve any discrepancies monthly and before the end of the fiscal yearFiles quarterly unemployment reports to Virginia Employment Commission VEC other state agencies and the Department of Taxation by the prescribed deadlinesWorks with the external vendor to balance and submit 941s 941 amendments state quarterly filing by the prescribed deadlines and reconcile calendar year end 941s 1042s to W2s. Acts as point of contact with the external vendorResponsible for supervision of the Payroll Accounting team and all aspects of performance management including training goal setting monitoring and delivery of work efforts and providing feedback through verbal updates and written performance reviews to the teams. Adheres to legal and university policies and procedures and undertakes disciplinary actions as needed andPerforms other related duties as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelors degree in accounting finance or business administration or equivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrated experience typically 3-5 years in payroll related account reconciliations and supervisory experience typically 1-2 yearsExperience working with large amounts of payroll data using Excel and analyzing the data for discrepancies or errorsKnowledge of payroll best practices accounting working with the general ledger account reconciliations complex HRPayroll systems and calendar and fiscal year end reporting W2s1042sKnowledge of federal and state payroll tax laws and regulations familiarity with FLSA overtime rules and wage garnishment laws and an understanding of benefits deductions and retirement deductions andAbility to work collaboratively with end users internal and external departments providing clear and effective communication on policies and process requirements.Preferred QualificationsExperience in payroll for a large complex organization or higher education is preferredExperience with multi-state and international taxation is a plus andWorkflow Optimization Awareness of techniques to streamline operations reduce waste and maximize efficiency by proactively identifying opportunities for transformative improvements.Instructions to ApplicantsFor full consideration applicants must apply for thePayroll Accounting Supervisor at httpsjobs.gmu.edu.Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a resume for review.Posting Open Date November 21 2025For Full Consideration Apply by December 5 2025Open Until FilledYes