Account Clerk II

Account Clerk II Payroll And Leave Specialist (Pals)

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking a talented Account Clerk II to work as a Payroll and Leave Specialist (PALS). This candidate will accurately process timekeeping transactions and maintain accurate control of entries to the timekeeping application. An ideal candidate will be able to effectively communicate with City departments, supervisory staff, employees, oversight, and regulatory agencies, regarding payroll transactions and processes.

Duties :

• Responsible for meeting all departmental and central Payroll deadlines and ensuring members are paid correctly.
• Review timesheets and leave request documents for accuracy and proper approvals.
• Enter exception hours and leave taken in timekeeping system.
• Conduct timekeeping audits prior to payroll close to ensure payroll data is accurate.
• Run payroll reports and review and reconcile payroll data.
• Complete and submit payouts and time adjustments to Payroll Supervisor by set deadlines.
• Enter Historical Corrections as needed.
• Enter Workers' Compensation, Short-term Disability, and FMLA hours into timekeeping system.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and up-to-date payroll files.
• Address employee questions and concerns, providing excellent quality customer service to internal and external clients.
• Work collaboratively with City Payroll and Human Resources departments to resolve issues.
• Provide training as needed.
• Assist other team members in reviewing, payroll data entry, and other tasks.

The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, Maternity / paternity and parental leave, and Holidays and Paid-Time-Off.