Assistant Payroll Specialist

Assistant Payroll Specialist Print Apply  Assistant Payroll Specialist Salary $41,191.29 - $55,000.00 Annually Location City of Hopewell, VA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number

FIN041726

Department Finance Opening Date 04/17/2026 Closing Date 5/8/2026 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. NA Employer City of Hopewell Address 300 N Main St, Rm 223 Hopewell, Virginia, 23860 Phone 804-541-2211 804-541-2245 Website https://hopewellva.gov/employment-opportunities/ Apply