Payroll Technician II

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Accounting Technician II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC06

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees.

Description of Work

*** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. ***

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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $35596 - $62294

• 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.
• Management prefers applicants with 2 years of working experience in Payroll and Time Administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidates related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.Applicants seeking veterans/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214 NGB 23A (RPAS) DD256 or NGB 22.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associates 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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Alyssa Danielle Bartholomew

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