Accounting Specialist I (Accounts Payable/Payroll)

Salary: $35,506.00 - $47,070.00 Annually
Location : Wilson, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-19
Division: Finance and Administrative Services
Department: Business Office
Opening Date: 02/26/2026


Job Summary
Under the direction of the Controller, performs technical accounting functions for the business office of the college.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares the County A/P package for purchase orders, travel, blanket purchase orders and direct payments.
• Processes daily County A/P packages including keying, printing, scanning, and filing of financial checks.
• Audits County invoices, travel, and A/P packages for accuracy and completeness.
• Assists with month-end and year-end close-out and annual financial audit.
• Serves as back-up to Accounting Specialist II (Accounts Payable) and other staff in the office.
• Assists with creating and maintaining payroll spreadsheets for all full-time and part-time college personnel as a reconciliation tool to the Colleague payroll system that includes salaries, longevity, overload pay, and for any other pay adjustments that may be needed.
• Assists in performing specialized technical payroll calculations involving gross pay, retirement, taxes, contract calculation, retroactive pay, fringe benefits and leave records.
• Maintains benefit spreadsheets and reconciles to monthly invoices to ensure employee deductions are accurate and works with Accounts Payable to process vendor payments.
• Assists in answering inquiries, providing information, researching and resolving payroll and benefit problems and discrepancies.
• Works with Human Resources to confirm payroll related information and determine deductions and benefits.
• Checks monthly time sheets for non-exempt salaried employees and tracks compensatory time.
• Ensures compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.
• Works with Human Resources to ensure that benefit/deduction changes are updated and all changes are reviewed for accuracy.

Knowledge of

Accounting principles and practices.

Laws, general statutes, rules and regulations governing community college accounting processes.

Automated accounting processes.

Financial and accounting support functions.

Payroll practices and principles and their relationship to accounting requirements.


Laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices applicable to the payroll function.


Principles and practices of PC's and related software.
Ability to

Operate a PC and related software.

Process and complete accounting tasks with accuracy.

Maintain payroll records.


Compile, evaluate and reconcile a variety of accounting records and reports.

Use sound judgment in handling payroll and personnel records and related issues.

College-wide Expectations
WCC places a high value on creating an engaged, collaborative campus environment; therefore, employees are required to complete their work hours in person on WCC's campus. By working on campus and in person, employees have greater opportunities to engage with students and co-workers, attend on-site meetings and presentations, recruit students, and support local business and industry partners.

• Communicates clearly and frequently in writing and speaking to ensure consistency of purpose and vision.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the college community.
• Understands and supports the college's mission, vision, and values.
• Remains current on emerging higher education and division-relevant issues.
• Fosters a work environment characterized by transparency, trust, and professionalism.

Education and Experience

Education that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities which may include an associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (significant accounting experience in lieu of an associate degree may be considered).
One - Three years of experience in an automated accounting environment preferred.

Unofficial transcripts must be included with your online application before submission or sent directly to Human Resources immediately after applying. Failure to provide transcripts may result in your application not being fully considered.

Wilson Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer . In accordance with the ADA, if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please notify the Human Resources Office.
Why Join Wilson Community College?

At Wilson Community College, we believe in the power of community, education, and excellence. You'll work in a supportive, mission-driven environment that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive compensation, state benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
LONGEVITY
Longevity is a yearly lump-sum payment you receive after working 10 years:
Years of Service Longevity Rate
Less than 10 0% of Salary
10 but less than 15 1.5% of Salary
15 but less than 20 2.25% of Salary
20 but less than 25 3.25% of Salary
25 or More 4.5% of Salary

ANNUAL LEAVE
Years of Service Hours Earned Mo
Less than 5 9.33 Hours
5 but less than 10 11.33 Hours
10 but less than 15 13.33 Hours
15 but less than 20 15.33 Hours
20 or more years 17.33 Hours

You can carry up to 240 hours over every year. The rollover occurs in June of each year.

SICK LEAVE
You earn 12 days per year (8 hours per month). This leave can accumulate indefinitely. When you retire, available sick hours will convert to creditable service with the Retirement System.

HOLIDAYS
New Years
M.L. King, Jr. Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day (may be taken at Winter Break)
Thanksgiving (2 days)
Winter Break

The sum of all paid holidays will not exceed 12 days. Employees may be required to take paid leave or leave without pay for days other than the 12 specified holidays.

HEALTH INSURANCE
You may join the State Health Plan. There is an employee contribution to the State Health Plan; however, the State pays a portion of the monthly premium as well. Dependents may also be covered. You may elect 70/30 coverage or 80/20 coverage. Upon retirement, coverage may continue; however, it depends on the conditions under which you retire. It should be noted that insurance premiums are expensive, and rates/coverage may change annually. Open enrollment allows for changes to be made to your health coverage, and it is usually conducted in October each year.


RETIREMENT
Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS)

Six percent of your gross salary as pre-taxed dollars goes into your retirement account monthly. A death benefit of one time's your annual salary (minimum $25,000 and maximum $50,000) is provided to you once you have been in the system for one year. Once you have completed five years in the system, you are considered to be vested.

Unreduced Retirement Benefits are available as follow:
Age 65 with 5 years of service
Age 60 with 25 years of service
Any age with 30 years of service

Disability Income Plan:
Is provided through TSERS. The plan provides short-term benefits after one year in the system. After a sixty-day waiting period, the plan pays 50% of
your salary and longevity up to $3,000 per month for one year.
It also provides long-term benefits after you are vested (5 years in the system). The plans pays 65% of your salary and longevity, up to $3900 per month until the disability ends. Long-term benefits include health coverage and the death benefit. Payments will be reduced if you are receiving social security disability benefits or workers compensation benefits.

WORKERS COMPENSATION
Upon an accidental injury on the job, you will be covered by Workers Compensation. You should notify your supervisor and Human Resources immediately when an accident or injury on the job occurs.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS
401(K), 457
529 College Tuition Plan
NC Flex Benefits
Colonial Life


FREE TUITON
Full-time college employees may enroll in one curriculum or continuing education course per semester at the College without tuition or registration fee charges.

PERSONAL OBSERVANCE DAY
Eligible employees may receive 8 hours of paid leave on a single day of personal significance each calendar year. May include days of cultural and/or religious importance, but it is not limited to those. It may be any day that is significant to the eligible employee.

FOUNDATION YMCA OF WILSON
Full-time Wilson Community College employees are eligible for a corporate discount with the Foundation YMCA of Wilson.
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What is your highest level of education, and in what field is your degree?
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How many years of experience do you have in an automated accounting environment?
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Do you have experience in accounts payable?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in payroll?

• Yes
• No

Required Question