Payroll Technician II

Salary: $33,272.00 - $58,226.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 24-13798-60032802
Department: Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Division: Agriculture Consumer Service
Opening Date: 11/01/2024
Closing Date: 11/7/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Accounting Technician II
Position Number: 60032802
Section: Budget & Finance
Salary Grade: NC06
Recruitment Range: $33,272-$58,226
Description of Work
*This is a repost. Previous applicants do not need reapply*
This is a fully on-site position based at our Raleigh office, located at 2 West Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
Accounting Tech II position works in the Payroll section of the Budget and Finance Division and will serve with significant concentration in data processing, analyzing data, interpreting policies, and resolving issues that impact NCDA&CS Payroll.
The position is responsible for ensuring that compensation and withholdings for Departmental Seasonal/Temp employees are processed accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner. Processing the Imprest Cash payroll- this includes full scope of payroll processing from monitoring entry of data/time to calculations of payments. Preforms calculations of garnishments, annually update/maintain system data and processes transmittals for payment of each payroll - interacting with Cashiers Office and Accounts Payable Office - processing of all checks and disbursement thereof. Generate YTD, quarterly and worksite reports for US Dept of Labor and NC ESC as required. Track and generate calculations of ACA data, maintain data for Salary Overpayments and initiate Debt Setoff with Department of Revenue. Initiate unemployment data/calculations for Imprest Cash/Temporary employees and Integrated HR, Payroll System (Beacon/SAP) employees as needed. These functions must be executed in accordance with Departmental Policies and procedures, Office of State Personnel policies and procedures, Office of the State Controller/Beacon HR/Payroll policies and procedures, pursuant to the Administrative Code and General Statutes of the State of North Carolina, as well as the North Carolina Department of Revenue policies and the Internal Revenue Service.
Other duties include (but not limited to) receiving and completing administrative documents, responding to staff inquiries, preparing, and processing reports, forms, documents, correspondence, filing and maintaining filing system, handle/distribute incoming and outgoing mail and other duties as needed.
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide 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 2,000 employees.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Experience in data processing and word processing.
• Experience working in an accounting software, such as Quickbooks, ADP, SAP, etc.
• Experience with Excel or similar spreadsheets
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Ability to work independently and prioritize daily tasks

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.
Associate s 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.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
Please follow instructions to apply on-line. It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.
*Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete.*
Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
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.
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If you answer yes, you must include your experience under "duties" to minimally qualify for the position.Do you have experience in data processing and word processing?
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If you answer yes, you must include your experience under "duties" to minimally qualify for the position.Do you have experience working in an accounting software, such as Quickbooks, ADP, SAP, etc.?
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If you answer yes, you must include your experience under "duties" to minimally qualify for the position.Do you have experience with Excel or similar spreadsheets?
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If you answer yes, you must include your knowledge under "duties" to minimally qualify for the position.Do you have knowledge in Payroll and Time Administration?
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Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean that you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the job for which you are applying).

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "no" enter NA
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To the best of your knowledge, have you or a company that you have worked for been given a warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or a settlement agreement by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or one of its divisions while you were employed with that company?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain the nature of the warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or settlement agreement, the date, and how it was resolved if you have knowledge of that information. If you answered "No", please type N/A.
Required Question