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- Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Language Incentive
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Research and resolve timekeeping issues; contact employees and/or supervisors to assist in the resolution of the questions/issues as needed.
- Respond to employee questions in a timely manner and escalate matters as needed.
- Maintain data integrity by performing audits on employee data and working to resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate with Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits, and Management teams to distribute information and documents to employees throughout the year.
- Assist with other administrative duties as requested such as processing cash deposits and department reimbursements.
- Identify areas for process improvement and provide solutions for implementation.
- Oversight and supervision of daily time management operations
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and train new staff in the department
- Oversee the daily workflow of the payroll unit
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll
- Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of overtime, leave, and timekeeping activities
- Ensure time system compliance with Federal/State FLSA guidelines, overtime laws, and final pay requirements.
- Maintain and audit timekeeping system, including monitoring calculations, accruals, and employee access profiles.
- Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to City Auditors
- Identify areas for process improvement and provide solutions for implementation.
- Research and resolve timekeeping issues; contact employees and/or supervisors to assist in the resolution of the questions/issues as needed.
- Respond to employee questions in a timely manner and escalate matters as needed.
- Maintain data integrity by performing audits on employee data and working to resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate with City Payroll and Human Resources teams to distribute information and documents to employees throughout the year.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field
- Five years of journey-level professional accounting experience
- Two years of supervisory experience
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
- Extensive knowledge of Fair Labor Standards and time/leave management best practices
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of time and attendance policies, processes, and procedures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to process and maintain confidential information.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems or situations requiring the understanding of payroll principles and the exercise of good judgment.
- Ability to create and use computer spreadsheets.
- Ability to research, analyze, and summarize data.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- High School Diploma/ GED
- Some college
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's/ Advanced Degree
- None of the above
- 0-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5 years or more
- Yes
- No
Accounting Supervisor - Richmond, United States - City of Richmond, VA
Description
Salary : $63, $95,620.00 AnnuallyLocation : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 41M
Department: Police
Opening Date: 04/15/2024
Closing Date: 4/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:
The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking self-directed and detail-oriented candidates for the position of Accounting Supervisor. The Accounting Supervisor (Payroll) will provide first-level supervision of the Police payroll/time management staff while managing all time-management-related functions, including those related to grants, civilian, and uniformed personnel, throughout the Richmond Police Department.
Duties may include a variety of accounting services including oversight and supervision of daily time management operations; setting unit goals, objectives, and standards; overseeing changes in policies and procedures; ensuring compliance with policies and procedures and administrative directives related to time, attendance, leave, including collecting, entering, validating, and analyzing data. Provides attendance, leave balance, overtime, and other reports as needed for management. Organizes and maintains paper and electronic filing systems for time/pay data. Provides training and assistance to employees on procedures, methods, materials, and tools used for time management and leave collection; enrolls employees in timekeeping programs and systems. Acts as a liaison between the City Payroll Section, Human Resources Department, City Departments, and department employees on time management and payroll issues.
Duties include but are not limited to
Successful completion of an interview, and thorough background investigation, which may include a polygraph exam and drug/alcohol screening, is required. Please note that the Police Department background process may take up to 60-90 days. An applicant disqualified from the Police background process may reapply a year after disqualification.
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
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The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at or by mail at
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The City of Richmond Values Veterans-We are an Official V3 Certified Company.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
Employees in this job classification are designated as Essential Personnel and must be available to report to work during inclement weather, disasters and other emergencies. Are you willing and available to report to work during these conditions?
Which answer best describes your highest level of education?
Have many years of experience do you have in payroll/time management?
Do you possess a certified professional certification in payroll or any other related field?
If you answered yes to the question above, please list the certifications you currently hold.
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Describe your experience providing direct and/or lead supervision to payroll office staff. In your response, include the specific duties performed related to supervision, training, and/or evaluations, as well as the number of staff supervised.
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Detail your experience in managing payroll activities within an automated payroll system. Additionally, please outline your knowledge of laws and regulations governing payroll processes at federal, state, and local levels, and how you ensure compliance within your role.
Required Question