Internal to State Government - Accountant III (Payroll Director)
- Wake County, NC
- $53,164-93,038 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for directing payroll administration in alignment with state and federal laws, regulations, and polices, while safeguarding fiscal integrity and accountability.
- Overseeing the development, implementation, and monitoring of payroll systems and procedures, ensuring that pay, benefits, and related financial transactions are processed efficiently and accurately.
- Provide guidance to leadership, employees, and stakeholders, while coordinating with the Controller's Office, Human Resources, Budget, and external oversight agencies.
- Responsible for receiving, analyzing and interpreting all transactions involving payroll and is responsible for creating the necessary files, both electronic and manual, to maintain documentation of those transactions for audit purposes.
The typical work schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM.Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position is NC15. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesState Highway Patrol uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the with the most qualified individuals.The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
- Knowledge of personnel policies and payroll accounting procedures.
- Experience with payroll systems (BEACON/SAP, NCAS, Journal Vouchers) and payroll process analysis and evaluation.
- Experience effectively communicating payroll-related information in oral and written form with staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Experience interpreting and applying payroll policies to make independent decisions.
- Experience supervising and leading payroll or fiscal staff.
- Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
- Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
- International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification:
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
- A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
- A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.