Payroll Operations Manager

Payroll Operations Manager

Company:

Virginia Tech

Job Location:

Blacksburg, 24061

Category:

Business and Financial Services

Type:

Full-Time

Job Description

Virginia Tech is seeking an experienced accounting manager to join the University supporting payroll operations. Reporting to the Director of Payroll, this position requires a high level of analysis and critical thinking skills to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. The manager supervises the payroll operations team to ensure the accurate, timely and efficient completion of semi-monthly payroll system processes. Other responsibilities include calculation and submission of federal and state payroll taxes; processing payroll, payroll adjustments, garnishments and levies for each cycle; researching and making payroll system recommendations to address new initiatives and programs; performing system upgrade testing; maintaining procedural documentation for payroll processes; and maintaining payroll calendars. The accounting manager assists the Director of Payroll with special projects and other payroll related research as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, tax, business administration or related field and related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, payroll taxes, and payroll software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex and diverse environment.
• Experience leading a team, with strong skills in mentoring, training, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, including ability to proactively recommend options to balance external compliance requirements with operational efficiency and customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, business or a related field.
• Professional certification (Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar.
• Ability to use query tools to gather and analyze information from large relational databases.
• Knowledge of internal controls as related to payroll processes.
• Experience working with a large ERP system (i.e., Banner, SAP, Oracle, Workday) with high volume.
• Experience working with electronic timekeeping systems.
• Experience in analyzing business processes and recommending and/or implementing improvements to same.
• Working knowledge of university payroll activities and operations.
• Supervisory experience.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience with a salary range of $85,000-$95,000 per year

Hours per week

40

Review Date

April 10, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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