Financial Services Specialist - Payroll and General Accounting

Title: Financial Services Specialist - Payroll and General Accounting

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: Hourly Rate Range = $26.32-$39.47

Pay Band: UG

Agency: VA Workers' Compensation Comm

Location: RICHMOND HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: https://workcomp.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Do you enjoy working with numbers, keeping things organized, and knowing your work makes a difference?
The Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission (VWC) is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Services Specialist to support payroll and accounting operations that help keep our organization running smoothly.

This part-time wage opportunity offers a flexible work schedule, a collaborative team environment, and the chance to contribute to meaningful public service while using your financial and administrative expertise.

Why Join the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission? 

At the VWC, our employees play an important role in supporting the Commission's mission of serving injured workers, employers, and insurance carriers across the Commonwealth. We foster a collaborative work environment built on professionalism, integrity, accountability, and exceptional customer service.

Whether you're looking for a flexible schedule, an opportunity to continue using your accounting expertise, or a chance to contribute to meaningful public service, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Financial Services Specialist, you will provide accounting and administrative support across several key financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Responsibilities include:
• Assist with payroll processing and maintain supporting payroll documentation.
• Partner with Human Resources to research and resolve employee payroll questions.
• Enter and maintain financial data related to civil penalties and file copy invoices.
• Provide excellent customer service while responding to financial inquiries.
• Serve as back-up support for processing payments within Cardinal Financials.
• Process invoices and claim awards accurately and timely.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties to support the Financial Services Department.

What We're Looking For 

Successful candidates will demonstrate:
• Experience supporting payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, accounting support, or other financial operations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business software.

Work Schedule 

• This is a part-time wage position.
• Up to 29 hours per week
• Typically 3–4 days per week
• Flexible schedule based on the operational needs of the Financial Services Department, including payroll processing deadlines and other workload demands.
• This position works on-site in our Richmond office. Telework is not available at this time.

Telework Structure
• Our agency is currently using a hybrid model for teleworking.
• Our positions currently are not 100% teleworking. However, we do have a liberal telework policy in place and all candidates would be expected to report to our Headquarters as requested.
• Telework is not guaranteed and is subject to the operational needs of the Commission. Upon hire, candidates should expect to have all training and orientation conducted at the Headquarters Office, or as required.
• Selected candidates who reside outside of Virginia will need to receive Commission approval prior to an offer being finalized.

Work Location 

• This position's central workplace is the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission's Richmond Headquarters.
• Employees must be able to report to the Richmond office as required by operational needs.
• Candidates who currently reside outside of Virginia will need Commission approval