Payroll Technician II

State of North Carolina • Wake, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is open to current State of North Carolina employees and RIF candidates with priority reemployment rights under G.S. 126. 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. Key duties include, but are not limited to: • 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 Other duties include: • 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 All work must be performed in compliance with Departmental policies and procedures; Office of State Personnel guidelines; Office of the State Controller/Beacon HR/Payroll requirements; the North Carolina Administrative Code and General Statutes; and applicable policies issued by the NC Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service.

Requirements

• Knowledge in Payroll and Time Administration.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, government officials and vendors and provide professional, administrative, and technical assistance by communicating effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize daily tasks.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Management prefers applicant with 2 years 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

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees