Payroll Analyst

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Administration Job Classification Title Accountant I (NS) Position Number 60060452 Grade NC13 About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work This position performs professional operating and cost accounting work, applying established accounting theory and practices to accurately record, classify, examine, and analyze financial transaction data. The role is responsible for maintaining and overseeing financial records, managing grants and contracts, monitoring payroll activities, processing financial transactions, and preparing detailed financial reports to support organizational decision‑making. Key Duties Maintain, reconcile, and monitor complex financial data and accounting records Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports Process a variety of financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies Track, manage, and report on grants, contracts, and related expenditures Oversee payroll‑related financial activity, including auditing and reconciliation Review and analyze financial documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance Provide technical guidance on accounting procedures and financial best practices Support audits and internal reviews by preparing schedules, reports, and documentation Salary Range Salary Range: $50,088 - $87,654 NC 13 Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Experience in SAP Payroll module and its functionality, Employee Self Service, and system reporting tools such as queries and online reports. Experience interpreting and analyzing salary overpayment data in DAC Accounting System (ACT) and explaining and applying the provision of standard accounting practices. Experience combining multiple data sources such as online transactions, reports, queries to find the root cause of salary overpayments and make appropriate resolutions. Experience maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of related contact agencies, departmental staff, team members, and the public. Experience working independently and managing competing priorities. Benefits Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Posting Will Close At Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date Eligibility This is an internal posting open only for current North Carolina state government employees, and eligible state government reduction in force (RIF) candidates from north Carolina state government, or current temporary employees. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Veterans’ and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. PREA Requirement The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr