Accounting Specialist ; Accounts Payable​/Payroll

Position: Accounting Specialist I (Accounts Payable/Payroll)
Under the direction of the Controller, performs technical accounting functions for the business office of the college.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Prepares the County A/P package for purchase orders, travel, blanket purchase orders and direct payments.

* Processes daily County A/P packages including keying, printing, scanning, and filing of financial checks.

* Audits County invoices, travel, and A/P packages for accuracy and completeness.

* Assists with month-end and year-end close-out and annual financial audit.

* Serves as back-up to Accounting Specialist II (Accounts Payable) and other staff in the office.

* Assists with creating and maintaining payroll spreadsheets for all full-time and part-time college personnel as a reconciliation tool to the Colleague payroll system that includes salaries, longevity, overload pay, and for any other pay adjustments that may be needed.

* Assists in performing specialized technical payroll calculations involving gross pay, retirement, taxes, contract calculation, retroactive pay, fringe benefits and leave records.

* Maintains benefit spreadsheets and reconciles to monthly invoices to ensure employee deductions are accurate and works with Accounts Payable to process vendor payments.

* Assists in answering inquiries, providing information, researching and resolving payroll and benefit problems and discrepancies.

* Works with Human Resources to confirm payroll related information and determine deductions and benefits.

* Checks monthly time sheets for non-exempt salaried employees and tracks compensatory time.

* Ensures compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.

* Works with Human Resources to ensure that benefit/deduction changes are updated and all changes are reviewed for accuracy.

Knowledge of

Accounting principles and practices.

Laws, general statutes, rules and regulations governing community college accounting processes.

Automated accounting processes.

Financial and accounting support functions.

Payroll practices and principles and their relationship to accounting requirements.

Laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices applicable to the payroll function.

Principles and practices of PC's and related software.

Ability to

Operate a PC and related software.

Process and complete accounting tasks with accuracy.

Maintain payroll records.

Compile, evaluate and reconcile a variety of accounting records and reports.

Use sound judgment in handling payroll and personnel records and related issues.

College-wide Expectations

WCC places a high value on creating an engaged, collaborative campus environment; therefore, employees are required to complete their work hours in person on WCC's campus. By working on campus and in person, employees have greater opportunities to engage with students and co-workers, attend on-site meetings and presentations, recruit students, and support local business and industry partners.

* Communicates clearly and frequently in writing and speaking to ensure consistency of purpose and vision.

* Works collaboratively with all members of the college community.

* Understands and supports the college's mission, vision, and values.

* Remains current on emerging higher education and division-relevant issues.

* Fosters a work environment characterized by transparency, trust, and professionalism.

Education and Experience

Education that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities which may include an associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (significant accounting experience in lieu of an associate degree may be considered).

One - Three years of experience in an automated accounting environment preferred.

Unofficial transcripts must be included with your online application before submission or sent directly to Human Resources immediately after applying. Failure to provide transcripts may result in your application not being fully considered.

Wilson Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the ADA, if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please notify the Human Resources Office.