Job Description

Agency

Office of the State Controller

Division

OSC's Integrated HR/Payroll System

Job Classification Title

Accounting Specialist (S)

Position Number

65001910

Grade

NC11

About Us

The State Controller serves as an independent resource to protect the financial integrity of the State and to promote accountability in an objective and efficient manner through its accounting, disbursing, payroll, internal controls, data management, eCommerce, and financial reporting systems that serve state agencies, employees, and the public.

The foundational principles of the office are Integrity/Ethics, Objectivity, and Accountability. OSC’s overall goals are to optimize operational execution, manage risk effectively and efficiently, and foster a high-performance culture. OSC will provide excellent customer service while achieving those goals.

of Work

Please Note: OSC does not use 3rd parties to conduct job interviews.

**OSC is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we cannot sponsor visas at this time. **

**Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check. **

The mission of the Office of the State Controller (OSC) is to protect the financial integrity of the State and promote accountability in an objective and efficient manner.

NOTE: This job posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date.

Salary Range for NC11 is $45,431 - $79,504 (Salary for selected candidate will be based on experience and limited to availability of funds for this position).

This position is in the BEST Shared Services Payroll Operations area. It is part of a team responsible for generating, auditing, and reconciling payroll results for monthly and bi-weekly payroll cycles paying approximately 90K employees. The role and responsibilities of this position require a high level of confidentiality and professionalism; as well as compliance with statutory regulations and adherence to standardized processes with a commitment to data integrity and accuracy. The position answers complex questions about pay calculations and rules, payroll deductions and the impact to withholding taxes, and the effect of HR/time/payroll inputs on payroll results. This position communicates with individual employees, State Agencies, HR/Payroll staff, and Third-party vendors to resolve errors and issues with employee pay and deductions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Proven, documented knowledge of the SAP Payroll module and its functionality, Employee Self Service, and system reporting tools such as queries, online reports.
• Proficient in Excel spreadsheet, word processing, email, and presentation software.
• Proven, documented understanding of pay calculations according to state/federal policy, laws, and regulations
• Experience in analyzing detailed payroll and HR data to identify trends, issues and errors and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Experience in combining multiple data sources such as online transactions, reports, and queries to find the root cause of errors and making appropriate resolutions
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data, exercising sound judgment and discretion in gathering and evaluating personal data

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

NOTE: Transcripts must be uploaded to Workday and attached to your application to receive credit for any training and educational requirements, to qualify for the position.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

All work history, training, and education must be listed on the official application, along with attached transcripts, to receive credit. Applications must be completed in full. “See Resume” or “See Attached” will not be accepted.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or other curriculum that would provide a core curriculum in financial management coursework from an appropriately accredited institution; or associate degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of accounting or auditing experience; or

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience as an accounting technician, three of which must be at an advanced technical level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Recruiter:

Pamela Denise Hamm

Recruiter Email:

PAMELA.HAMM@NCOSC.GOV