Title: Payroll Specialist
Division: Administration and Finance
Classification Title: Accounting Technician
Overall Position Competency: Advanced
Department: Finance - Payroll
Position Summary: The Payroll Specialist ("the Specialist") reports to the Payroll Manager and supports the mission and strategic plan of UNC Asheville ("the University") through accurate and complete processing of all University compensation and employee benefits.

This position is responsible for processing monthly and bi-weekly payrolls in the Banner HR/PR system. This involves reconciliation of all pay transactions, deductions, and employer contributions, as well as coordination and oversight of Banner batch processes through multiple steps, with some being performed by the UNC System Office Shared Services Center.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for maintaining payroll records of considerable complexity and confidentiality, assessing data for accuracy, validity, and integrity, reviewing work for accuracy, and complex problem-solving. The Specialist interprets and appropriately applies relevant policies and procedures, rules, and regulations.
Position Number: 012016
Months per Year: 12 Months
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Full-Time/Part-Time/Intermittent:
Salary Information:

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: S0328
If time limited length of assignment: Not Applicable
Minimum Education Experience Skills: High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

• Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or other related field.
• Strong knowledge of Payroll methods, best practices, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Hands-on experience with Ellucian's Banner ERP system, especially the HR/Payroll module.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
NC Salary Grade Equivalency: GN09 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)
Recruitment Range: $38,000-$42,000
Work Schedule and Hours: Typical hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime may be required to meet payroll processing deadlines or other needs of the department.
Posting Date: 07/12/2019
Closing date:
Open Until Filled: No
Anticipated Start Date:
Special Instructions Summary: Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST ) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.

Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.

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