Accounting Specialist at State of North Carolina in Wake County, NC

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Administration Job Classification Title Accounting Specialist (S) Position Number 60058579 Grade NC11 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 The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the Department of Adult Correction’s payroll and benefits processes, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with State and Federal laws, GAAP, and Office of the State Controller requirements. Key responsibilities include: ~ Analyzing, identifying, communicating and resolving salary overpayment issues by working to collect funds owed to the State. ~Maintaining records on an ongoing basis to tract the balance of all salary overpayments processed after each payroll cycle. ~Ensuring accurate processing of payroll transactions, deductions, benefits, and withholdings. ~ Coordinating with employees, management, state agencies, and vendors to resolve payroll and benefits issues. ~ Protecting confidential data and supporting financial accountability within the Controller’s Office. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $45,431 - $79,504 NC 11 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. 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. The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date State Benefits Information: The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information. Internal Posting- 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. The primary purpose of the Department of Adult Correction Controller’s Office is to ensure that all department financial resources and funds are received, disbursed, recorded, and accounted for in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Department policy and procedures. The Controller’s Office at the agency level has oversight responsibility of the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) regarding transactions which affect the financial responsibility of this department and is account