State of Vermont

Payroll Specialist II

State of Vermont

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Montpelier • Vermont • United States

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Salary

💰 $29 - $46 per hour

About the role

  • Perform advanced payroll functions and support reconciliation and reporting activities for payroll operations.
  • Provide backup and support for the financial components of payroll, including payroll payments, journal entries, and reporting.
  • Assist the Payroll Production Lead as needed.
  • Support audits, research and help document applicable state and federal payroll rules and regulations.
  • Resolve more complex discrepancies.
  • Serve as a resource for payroll-related questions while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to deadlines.

Requirements

  • Two (2) years or more of college coursework in accounting, business or public administration, or related field AND three (3) or more years of experience in payroll processing, tax withholding and general accounting principles, or providing administrative-level support to a business or organization
  • OR Five (5) years or more of professional level experience in payroll processing, tax withholding and general accounting principles, or providing administrative-level support to a business or organization.
  • Advanced degree
  • Working knowledge of payroll processing, tax withholding, multi-state taxation, and accounting
  • Experience or working knowledge of the PeopleSoft HCM (Human Capital Management), Financials, or Workday payroll systems
  • Knowledge of human resource principles and practices
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Benefits
  • 80% State paid medical premium
  • Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
  • Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
  • Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
  • Low cost group life insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Incentive-based Wellness Program
  • Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingtax withholdinggeneral accounting principlesmulti-state taxationreconciliationreportingjournal entriesauditing
Soft Skills
accuracyconfidentialityadherence to deadlinesproblem-solvingcommunication
Certifications
advanced degree