Finance Support & Payroll Specialist

AuditFriendly Careers • Emporia, US • Full Time • $45,500–$72,390 / year

Posted on Mon, Oct 5, 2026

The City of Emporia, VA seeks a dedicated Finance/Payroll professional to fill the position Finance Support and Payroll Specialist!  The ideal incumbent will bring strong organizational/collaboration skills, show eagerness in learning the City's payroll and finance processes, have a team-player mindset, and should remain F.F.C. (Fair, Firm, Consistent) with all staff, stakeholders and citizens.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, and moderate experience in payroll, accounting, and budget preparation. Moderate experience using Microsoft Office software required. College coursework in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field preferred. Experience using Edmunds GovTech, Municipal Software, or other payroll/finance software is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

Special Requirements

All applicants must apply by the City’s Application. Applications may be retrieved from the City’s website or in-person at the City’s Municipal Building. • The City of Emporia Website: www.ci.emporia.va.us • Municipal Building’s Address: 201 South Main Street, Emporia, VA 23847 Applications can be submitted via email, in-person, or U.S. Mail (info listed below). • Email Address: employment@ci.emporia.va.us . • City of Emporia’s Municipal Building at 201 South Main Street, Emporia, VA 23847. • U.S. Mail – Applications postmarked after the closing date cannot be considered. Mailing address is listed below. City of Emporia Human Resources Office P. O. Box 511 Emporia, Virginia 23847

Miscellaneous Information

No Phone Calls Please The City of Emporia is an Equal Opportunity Employer/EOE

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