Payroll Technician II

State of North Carolina•Archdale, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Technician II serves in the payroll section of the Budget and Finance Division, with primary responsibilities in data processing, data analysis, policy interpretation, and resolving payroll issues affecting NCDA&CS. This is a fully on-site position located at 2 West Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of accounting experience; or High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience in accounting work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
Working knowledge of NC HR-Payroll System (BEACON) or another payroll system
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, government officials, and vendors
Ability to provide professional, administrative, and technical assistance by communicating effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to work independently and prioritize daily tasks.

Nice To Haves

2 years of working experience in Payroll and Time Administration.
Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
Working knowledge of NC HR-Payroll System (BEACON) or another payroll system
Receiving, reviewing, and completing administrative documents
Responding to staff inquiries
Preparing and processing reports, forms, correspondence, and other documents
Maintaining filing systems and handling incoming and outgoing mail
Performing additional administrative tasks as needed
Calculating garnishments
Annually updating and maintaining payroll system data
Preparing transmittals and coordinating payments with the Cashiers Office and Accounts Payable.
Processing and distributing all payroll checks
Generating year-to-date, quarterly, and worksite reports for the US Department of Labor and NC ESC
Monitoring and computing ACA-related benefits data
Maintaining salary overpayment records and initiating Debt Setoff with the Department of Revenue
Initiating unemployment records for Imprest Cash/Temporary employees and Beacon/SAP payroll employees as needed