Accounting Specialist – Payroll

Posting Number: 2831

Job Schedule: Full Time

Job Shift:
Day

OCR Code / Classification: 5 – Paraprofessional

Min Salary: $37,521

Max
Salary: $46,902

Work Location
Main Campus

Job Description Summary

We are
seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Specialist – Payroll to join our Business Services team. This position
is responsible for maintaining payroll records, processing payroll transactions, reconciling payroll-related accounts, preparing reports,
and ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations for college employees.

The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll or
accounting, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to providing excellent service while maintaining confidentiality and
accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Associate’s degree or higher from a
  regionally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in
  payroll, accounting or a related field
• Equivalent combination of experience and experience that includes Payroll/Accounting
  responsibilities and community college experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred:

• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems, particularly Colleague

Knowledge of payroll
regulations and processes, including:
Leave Accruals
Overtime and Compensatory time
Tax Withholdings and reporting
Employee
Insurance Benefits
Disability and Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Wage Garnishment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  applications, especially Excel

Essential Duties

Essential Job Duties and
Responsibilities: include the following and other duties as needed.

• Maintain accurate payroll records for college personnel
• Prepare payroll data for processing and verify accuracy
• Calculate payroll and reconcile related payroll reports and
  accounts
• Process direct deposits and payroll distribution
• Prepare, reconcile, and distribute payroll deduction
  payments, including taxes, insurance premiums, and other withholdings
• Prepare and transmit NACHA files for bank submission and
  support year-end payroll reporting processes
• Maintain and update files for year-end audit.
• Communicate with managers
  regarding time and leave approvals and maintain payroll documentation and records for audits
• Support departmental operations and
  perform additional duties as assigned
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of comprehensive community college

Communication Skills:

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and technical
  documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with employees, departments,
  and external agencies

Technical and Analytical Skills:

• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to perform payroll calculations and account reconciliations accurately
• Proficiency with computer systems,
  payroll software, and standard office applications
• Working knowledge of office equipment and administrative procedures

Problem Solving:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong organizational
  skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to identify and resolve routine payroll and accounting issues

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to
  regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
• The employee will frequently communicate and must be
  able to exchange accurate information with others.
• The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend
  meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment,
  tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in
  order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision,
  distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Workplace Environment:

The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Encounters low to
  moderate noise levels in the work environment.

Close Date: 07/01/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

If you have trouble, please call HR at 336-734-7302. EOE.

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