Full-Time
Payroll Specialist
Accounting, Payroll Processing
Posted on 10/1/2025
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
No salary listed
Verona, VA, USA
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- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of personal and sensitive information.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively.
- Ability to research, reconcile, analyze, and evaluate data.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, work well under deadlines, and pay attention to detail.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to include cost accounting and internal controls.
- Knowledge of payroll processing, general ledger, and accounts reconciliation.
- Knowledge of state, federal laws and regulations governing payroll activities.
- Skill in the use of computers, software applications to include automated financial and payroll systems.
- Perform special duties as assigned.
- Support district accounting functions by managing VSDP, workers compensation, payroll reconciliations, time entry and leave, as well as other accounting functions and projects as assigned.
- Ensure accurate payment to employees while in compliance with payroll regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Explain and advise users on policies and practices related to these areas.
- Assist with other accounting or section activities as needed.
- Manage programmatic issues related to district VSDP, workers compensation, payroll reconciliations, time entry and leave.
- Update online payroll guides and assist employees with payroll related issues.
- Assist with automated financial systems training.
- Work with HR each pay period to receive all documentation for payroll processing.
- Enter payroll data into Cardinal and process payroll changes, VSDP, workers compensation and special pays.
- Prepare reports related to payroll expenditures, deductions, withholdings, and totals by pay period per month.
- Reconcile payroll deductions to Cardinal.
- Perform pre-audit of Hourly Payroll.
- Maintain payroll records and files for internal use and audit purposes.
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Accounting, Business, or related field desired.
- CPA or CPP certification.
- Experience developing and delivering fiscal training or guidance.
- Experience processing payroll for 500 or more employees.
- Experience using automated financial systems.
- Public sector accounting experience.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages Virginia’s transportation network. It plans, builds, maintains, and operates roads, bridges, and tunnels to keep travel safe and efficient. Its work includes long-range planning (looking 20–25 years ahead), transportation modeling for regional partners, and public outreach to keep citizens informed and involved, such as campaigns promoting safer roundabouts. Unlike private companies, VDOT is a state government agency funded to serve the public interest rather than earn profits. Its goal is to provide a reliable, safe, and accessible highway system for all Virginians and to address future transportation needs through coordinated planning and infrastructure projects.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HRBT Expansion adds twin tunnels, finishes spring 2027.
- $604K federal grant funds wildlife crossing sites.
- Data-driven stops reduce crashes at Goosley Road.
What critics are saying
- Underfunding defers 25% bridge maintenance, collapses in 12-24 months.
- Sea level rise erodes 15% coastal assets by 2030.
- Maryland poaches 10-15% engineers in 18-36 months.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT manages Virginia's roads, bridges, and HRBT tunnels uniquely.
- VDOT leads 20-25 year transportation planning statewide.
- VDOT promotes roundabouts via public campaigns for safety.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program has awarded a grant of $604,318 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to support the identification of wildlife crossing sites across the state.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) worked with the National Park Service (NPS) to create a new traffic pattern on Goosley Road at the Route 17 intersection in York County.