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State of North Carolina

State of North Carolina

Wake County, NC
On-site
Posted April 8, 2026

Job Description

Agency

Office of the State Controller

Division

OSC's Integrated HR/Payroll System

Job Classification Title

State HRIS/Payroll Analyst I (NS)

Position Number

60092199

Grade

DT04

About Us

The State Controller serves as an independent resource to protect the financial integrity of the State and to promote accountability in an objective and efficient manner through its accounting, disbursing, payroll, internal controls, data management, eCommerce, and financial reporting systems that serve state agencies, employees, and the public.

The foundational principles of the office are Integrity/Ethics, Objectivity, and Accountability. OSC’s overall goals are to optimize operational execution, manage risk effectively and efficiently, and foster a high-performance culture. OSC will provide excellent customer service while achieving those goals.

Description of Work

Please Note: OSC does not use 3rd parties to conduct job interviews.

**OSC is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we cannot sponsor visas at this time. **

**Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check. **

The mission of the Office of the State Controller (OSC) is to protect the financial integrity of the State and promote accountability in an objective and efficient manner.

Salary Range: $54,657 - $68,321

This position reports to the Best Shared Services Payroll Accounting Supervisor. The position analyzes bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing and executes payroll accounting activities. Responsibilities include determining federal and state tax payments and ensuring all payments are accurate and timely.
Additional duties include the timely and accurate completion, filing, and reporting of federal and state quarterly tax reports; performing bank reconciliations; managing the escheatment process; and maintaining general ledger account responsibilities. The position is responsible for processing third-party payments via ACH, intra-governmental transactions, and paper checks, as well as analyzing and reconciling 1099 tax filings.
Other responsibilities include managing deadline-driven payments for federal and state taxes, NC Flex deductions, child support, and various garnishments, and ensuring proper remittance of employee payroll deductions to vendors. Treasury-related duties include preparing cash transfers for net pay associated with direct deposits. Accounting functions include making cash deposits, processing invoices, and issuing payments.
This position is also responsible for reviewing general ledger liability account balances and vendor account balances to ensure all payments have been processed accurately and resolving any discrepancies prior to the next payroll cycle. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is required.

NOTE: This job posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Note to Applicant:   Any job-related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities that you have must be clearly documented in your application to be considered for the Most Qualified applicant pool.

The candidate must have experience working with large volumes of data and considerable knowledge of accounting principles and practices.  The candidate must have experience in interpreting and analyzing accounting data and explaining and applying the provisions of standardized accounting practices.  The candidate must be comfortable with automated systems and possess a strong ability to analyze customer and technical scenarios and escalate issues when needed.  Position requires the ability to resolve complex problems related to payroll and select the best solution from several options.  The candidate should be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite tools.  The candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills with an ability to talk in a way a customer understands.  Knowledge of SAP is preferred.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

NOTE: Transcripts must be uploaded to Workday and attached to your application to receive credit for any training and educational requirements, to qualify for the position.  

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, computer science, or any related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in business or HR/Payroll consultation, process improvement or requirement gathering in an information technology, payroll, or HRIS environment; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  

All work history, training, and education must be listed on the official application, along with attached transcripts, to receive credit.  Applications must be completed in full.  “See Resume” or “See Attached” will not be accepted.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Pamela Denise Hamm

Recruiter Email:

PAMELA.HAMM@NCOSC.GOV