GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:  The Payroll Technician reports to the Director of Financial Services. The Payroll Technician position performs time sensitive work including the processing of payroll and benefit payments.

DUTIES:

• Coordinates with the Payroll Specialist on payroll matters, including receiving direction and training, as needed.
• Accurately processes work-study and part-time payroll 
• Organizes and maintains all records and files for part time employees.
• Audits all part time non-instructional timesheets and time posted to faculty contracts for accuracy and accurately enters all data into computer system for payroll processing.
• Reviews & analyzes all payroll data for accuracy; calculates earnings & enters all payroll data into computer; processes payroll, computes and verifies accuracy.
• Processes & prints part-time payroll checks & all related monthly payroll reports; posts payroll to general ledger and distributes checks according to business office policy.
• Prepares Institutional and County check requests and journal entries for non-state portion of payroll.  Assures checks are properly receipted and transmitted to State Treasurer at least two days prior to issuance of part-time payroll checks.
• Prepares and submits Federal Tax Deposit online for part time payroll and makes sure that checks are deposited in a timely manner (before 2:00 PM on the date of payroll).
• Prepares and mails in State tax withholdings to the N.C. Department of Revenue for the part time payroll.
• Controls documentation regarding garnishment deductions and payment activities as they relate to part-time payroll.
• Works jointly with payroll with quarterly reports, W-2 reporting
• Handles all payroll correspondence concerning part-time employees and compiles any information concerning employees as needed for various reports.
• Maintains working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles, FLSA and other Federal and State laws relating to payroll and taxes.
• Executes proper annual auditing procedures for verification of part time employees.
• Serves as main backup to the Payroll Specialist and must learn FT payroll processes 
• Performs background checks on new part-time employees through Castle-Branch.
• Enters new part-time employees into the E-verify system (federal) and NC New Hire system (state).  
• Enters all Personnel Action Forms for new part-time positions and/or position modifications.
• Ensures compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.
• Responsible for part-time payroll training, support, and encouragement for the staff member completing the part-time payroll for the college including contract data entry and the completion of the part-time payroll process in its entirety.
• Maintains professional and positive attitude while providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Serves as support to all other business office positions during registrations if needed.
• Assists the Director of Financial Services in completing reports and performing other duties as assigned. 

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and the academic, intellectual, and social development of all students and employees.
• An understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission.
• Treats others respectfully, speaks to others courteously, and behaves in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interactions that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate.
• Acts as a team player when working with any and all employees of the College.
• Serves on institutional committees as appointed by the President.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Annually review all Randolph Community College safety rules and policies and be familiar with all emergency safety procedures. Promote good safety habits and be compliant with OSHA safety regulations. Randolph Community College conducts a background check and drug screening on all full-time new hires.
• Randolph Community College conducts a background check and drug screening on all full-time new hires.