BEST Payroll Tax Bank Vendors

State of North Carolina

10h

About The Position

Please Note: OSC does not use 3rd parties to conduct job interviews. OSC is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we cannot sponsor visas at this time. Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check. The mission of the Office of the State Controller (OSC) is to protect the financial integrity of the State and promote accountability in an objective and efficient manner.
This position reports to the Best Shared Services Payroll Accounting Supervisor. The position analyzes bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing and executes payroll accounting activities. Responsibilities include determining federal and state tax payments and ensuring all payments are accurate and timely. Additional duties include the timely and accurate completion, filing, and reporting of federal and state quarterly tax reports; performing bank reconciliations; managing the escheatment process; and maintaining general ledger account responsibilities. The position is responsible for processing third-party payments via ACH, intra-governmental transactions, and paper checks, as well as analyzing and reconciling 1099 tax filings. Other responsibilities include managing deadline-driven payments for federal and state taxes, NC Flex deductions, child support, and various garnishments, and ensuring proper remittance of employee payroll deductions to vendors. Treasury-related duties include preparing cash transfers for net pay associated with direct deposits. Accounting functions include making cash deposits, processing invoices, and issuing payments. This position is also responsible for reviewing general ledger liability account balances and vendor account balances to ensure all payments have been processed accurately and resolving any discrepancies prior to the next payroll cycle. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required. NOTE: This job posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date.

Requirements

• candidate must have experience working with large volumes of data and considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• candidate must have experience in interpreting and analyzing accounting data and explaining and applying the provisions of standardized accounting practices
• candidate must be comfortable with automated systems and possess a strong ability to analyze customer and technical scenarios and escalate issues when needed
• position requires the ability to resolve complex problems related to payroll and select the best solution from several options
• candidate should be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite tools
• candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to talk in a way a customer understands
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, computer science, or any related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in business or HR/Payroll consultation, process improvement or requirement gathering in an information technology, payroll, or HRIS environment; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
• All work history, training, and education must be listed on the official application, along with attached transcripts, to receive credit
• Applications must be completed in full

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SAP is preferred

Responsibilities

• analyzes bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing and executes payroll accounting activities
• determining federal and state tax payments and ensuring all payments are accurate and timely
• timely and accurate completion, filing, and reporting of federal and state quarterly tax reports
• performing bank reconciliations
• managing the escheatment process
• maintaining general ledger account responsibilities
• processing third-party payments via ACH, intra-governmental transactions, and paper checks
• analyzing and reconciling 1099 tax filings
• managing deadline-driven payments for federal and state taxes, NC Flex deductions, child support, and various garnishments, and ensuring proper remittance of employee payroll deductions to vendors
• preparing cash transfers for net pay associated with direct deposits
• making cash deposits, processing invoices, and issuing payments
• reviewing general ledger liability account balances and vendor account balances to ensure all payments have been processed accurately and resolving any discrepancies prior to the next payroll cycle

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees