Payroll Officer

State of North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

This is a readvertisement of position 60082526. Previous applicants, if still interested, will need to reapply to be considered. PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M. THE DAY PRIOR TO THE END DATE LISTED ON THIS JOB POSTING Please make sure that you have entered all necessary information on your application. Once you hit submit you will not be able to edit or reapply to this position to add information of attachments even if you withdraw your application. The North Carolina Department of Revenue is recruiting for a Payroll Officer in our Financial Services Division. This position is responsible for the professional operation and oversight of payroll related duties as mandated by the state-wide policies and guidelines set forth by the North Carolina Office of the State Controller (OSC). Duties include, but are not limited to: -Proper application, at the agency level, of state-wide payroll policies and the examining and evaluating of technical payroll and human resource actions and their impacts on employee classifications, salaries, withholdings, fringe benefits, and tax implications -Using the Integrated HR/Payroll system for the purpose of budgetary related report generation, analysis, and for the purpose of modification of employee payroll records and data points that impact payroll related outputs -Interpret HR policies and practices that impact employee compensation, such as leave classification, quotas, leveling, shift premium eligibility, and comp/overtime scenarios -Evaluate and solve complex time and payroll matters to predict and manage risk in areas of salary overpayments and underpayments, to administrate employee actions impacting payroll such as leave entries, new hire related HR actions, and employee separation dates -Advise departmental management accurately and decisively, in writing and verbally, on issues impacting payroll or employee compensation -Counsel employees on issues impacting salary, benefits, and other compensations -Present information in a clear, concise manner to management and employees by possessing a strong understanding of payroll policies -Act as a business liaison between OSC, agency HR staff, employees, and Financial Services - Implement internal controls of payroll processes -Manage time entry for temporary employees working for the Department of Revenue - Build trust and relationships with employees, department HR staff, and staff from external agencies -Write procedures related to internal controls, timesheet processing, and HR/Payroll system reporting - Have some technical knowledge of the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) for the purpose of supporting business needs within Budget Services related to accounts payable

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, accounting practices and payroll related matters
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 prepare fiscal reports, analyze financial statements and research, identify, and resolve discrepancies in accounting transactions
Ability to supervise lower-level staff or supervise various financial functions of moderate to considerable complexity
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.

Responsibilities

Proper application, at the agency level, of state-wide payroll policies and the examining and evaluating of technical payroll and human resource actions and their impacts on employee classifications, salaries, withholdings, fringe benefits, and tax implications
Using the Integrated HR/Payroll system for the purpose of budgetary related report generation, analysis, and for the purpose of modification of employee payroll records and data points that impact payroll related outputs
Interpret HR policies and practices that impact employee compensation, such as leave classification, quotas, leveling, shift premium eligibility, and comp/overtime scenarios
Evaluate and solve complex time and payroll matters to predict and manage risk in areas of salary overpayments and underpayments, to administrate employee actions impacting payroll such as leave entries, new hire related HR actions, and employee separation dates
Advise departmental management accurately and decisively, in writing and verbally, on issues impacting payroll or employee compensation
Counsel employees on issues impacting salary, benefits, and other compensations
Present information in a clear, concise manner to management and employees by possessing a strong understanding of payroll policies
Act as a business liaison between OSC, agency HR staff, employees, and Financial Services
Implement internal controls of payroll processes
Manage time entry for temporary employees working for the Department of Revenue
Build trust and relationships with employees, department HR staff, and staff from external agencies
Write procedures related to internal controls, timesheet processing, and HR/Payroll system reporting
Have some technical knowledge of the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) for the purpose of supporting business needs within Budget Services related to accounts payable

Benefits

The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
Twelve paid holidays per year
Fourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
Twelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
401K, 457, and 403(b) plans
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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