Accounting Technician-Payroll

Overview The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is seeking an Accounting Technician III (NS) to join the Fiscal Section as Payroll staff. This Non-Sworn/Administrative position is responsible for calculating wages and deductions, preparing reports, assisting employees with compensation inquiries, and interpreting HR policies related to payroll. The position is located at 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27610. Responsibilities Payroll Processing: Perform professional operation and oversight of payroll duties, including time and attendance data, wages, and deductions, ensuring accuracy. Evaluate and resolve complex time and payroll matters to manage risk in salary overpayments and underpayments. Data and Record Maintenance: Enter, review, and maintain accurate payroll data; prepare related fiscal and compliance reports. Use the Integrated HR Payroll System to monitor, track, and evaluate new hire actions and separation actions that may impact salaries. Communication and Employee Assistance: Serve as a point of contact to advise employees on pay, benefits, and other compensation-related questions. Communicate accurately, in writing and verbally, on issues impacting payroll or employee compensation. Policy Interpretation: Understand and apply complex state HR policies and procedures affecting compensation, leave, overtime, leave classification, quotas, leveling, shift premium eligibility, and comp/overtime scenarios. Liaison and Reporting: Act as a liaison between agency HR staff, employees, and the Office of State Controller (OSC). Generate standard reports (e.g., longevity reports, budget fund reports) within the Integrated HR Payroll System to respond to payroll inquiries. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Associate’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution and two years of accounting experience; OR a high school diploma or GED and four years of accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The NC State Highway Patrol selects applicants based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Working knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and practices; familiarity with technology, financial systems, and software packages for data management. Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws and regulations pertaining to financial records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to research, identify, and resolve discrepancies in payroll transactions; understanding of budget codes, budget funds, agency management units, and inter-fund relationships. General knowledge of the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) to support Budget Services related to accounts payable; experience with FIORI and Integrated HR-Payroll System (Beacon). Position Details Title: Accounting Technician III (NS) Position Number: 65042854 Grade: NC07 Location: 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27610 Schedule: Monday–Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Application and Hiring Details Applicants must complete the state application in full through the Oline Application System for the State of North Carolina by the stated deadline. Resumes may be uploaded but will not substitute for a fully completed application. Answers to supplemental questions must be supported within the Work Experience section of the application. The hiring process may take several weeks; status can be checked in the applicant account. Degrees must be verified from accredited institutions. Veteran’s and National Guard preferences require appropriate documentation (DD Form 214 and NGB 23A, respectively). ADA accommodations are available upon request during the application process. E-Verify is used to confirm employment eligibility. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For more information, recruiters can be contacted through the State of North Carolina hiring resources. All job postings close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the End Date listed. #J-18808-Ljbffr NC State Highway Patrol