Carteret Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Payroll Accountant.  Apply online at www.carteret.edu. Your application package shall include:  our completed online application, resume, school/college transcript, cover letter.  Applications will be accepted through end of business on April 1, 2020.   

The Payroll Accountant will perform technical and specialized governmental accounting work processing and maintaining the payroll for the College, as well as maintaining related longevity, deferred compensation, and other records and ensuring all applicable deadlines are met. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: 

• Associate Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field required. 
• Three (3) years of experience in payroll is required. 
• Experience in accounting or business operations is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
• Must be self-directed with the ability to investigate and solve practical problems without direct instruction or supervision.
• Must possess strong computer skills to include Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with Colleague/Datatel/Ellucian preferred.
• Must have the ability to use a calculator with a high degree of accuracy; the ability to utilize mathematic formulas, and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Among the essential functions and responsibilities are:

• Coordinate the monthly payroll process to ensure accuracy and timeliness of all payments.
• Compute and balance the monthly payroll for the college; prepare for printing the payroll checks and direct deposit advices; audit leave and payroll records ensuring compliance with college policies, procedures, and regulations; prepare and balance payroll reports.
• Process personnel and payroll transactions making appropriate adjustments to the college’s payroll system; coordinate payroll information with the human resource office.
• Process and calculate a variety of payroll actions including wage garnishments, incentive pay, benefits withholding, overtime hours, and workers compensation claims; oversee distribution of payroll checks.
• Prepare and distribute various reports and paperwork related to the payroll function; verify and distribute employee deduction checks to appropriate vendors; verify employee and employer wages subject to Federal  and State taxes, FICA, and retirement deductions.
• Prepare quarterly tax reports for distribution to various governmental agencies; balance, print, and oversee distribution of W-2 forms for college employees; assist with all year-end reports related to payroll.
• Provide employees with specific information in regard to their individual payroll records and/or institutional policies, as well as laws and regulations relating to payroll issues.
• Invoice the Foundation on a monthly basis for all approved expenditures.
• Key in journal entries for electronic deposits and other transactions.
• Responsible for completing bank reconciliations in a timely manner
• Review Daily Cash Analysis package and prepare the daily bank deposits
• Participate in the fiscal year end close process by providing reports to the Director of Business Operations necessary to facilitate the preparation of payroll accrual entries, compensated absences entry, and verification of other payroll related liabilities.
• Other duties as directed.

All jobs offers are conditional subject to a satisfactory criminal background search.   Carteret Community College is an EOE/E-verify employer.