Accounting Technician-Payroll

State of North Carolina•512 N Salisbury St Wake, NC

1d•$37,377 - $59,000•Onsite

About The Position

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is seeking a well-rounded, focused-driven individual to join our team as an Accounting Technician Payroll. The Accounting Technician Payroll position is a Non-Sworn/Administrative position assigned to the Fiscal Section of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The primary purpose of this position is to calculate wages and deductions, preparing reports, assisting employees with compensation inquiries, and interpreting HR policies related to payroll.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting from an appropriately accredited institution AND two years of experience in accounting; OR High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND four years of experience in accounting work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Criminal Background Investigation
Drug Screening Test

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices.
General knowledge of a variety of technology, financial systems, and software packages to create and maintain data
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply the laws and regulations pertaining to financial records
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to research, identify, and resolve discrepancies in accounting (payroll) transactions capabilities
Ability to understand the use and application of budget codes, budget funds, agency management units, and inter funds
General knowledge of the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) for the purpose of supporting business needs within Budget Services related to accounts payable
Experience in FIORI and Integrated HR-Payroll System (formerly known as Beacon)

Responsibilities

Professional operation and oversight of payroll related duties - calculating and processing payroll, including time and attendance data, wages, and deductions, ensuring accuracy.
Evaluate and solve complex time and payroll matters to predict and manage risk in areas of salary overpayments and underpayments.
Enter, review, and maintain accurate payroll data, and prepare related fiscal and compliance reports.
Uses technical reporting features in the Integrated HR Payroll System to monitor, track, and evaluate new hire actions and separation actions that may impact salaries.
Serve as a point of contact to advise employees on their pay, benefits, and other compensation-related questions.
Advise departmental management accurately and decisively, in writing and verbally, on issues impacting payroll or employee compensation.
Understand and apply complex state HR policies and procedures that impact employee compensation, leave, and overtime, such as leave classification, quotas, leveling, shift premium eligibility, and comp/overtime scenarios.
Act as a liaison between agency HR staff, employees, and the Office of State Controller (OSC).
Generate standard reports (i.e., longevity reports, budget fund reports) within the Integrated HR Payroll System to respond to common and uncommon payroll inquires.