Accounting Specialist (Temp.)

City of Goldsboro; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Goldsboro is seeking a part-time, temporary Accounting support to assist with biweekly payroll processing and accounts payable entry. You will work under the Accounting Manager, following city policies, handling confidential information and ensuring timely payments.

The role requires basic accounting knowledge, 1 year of relevant experience, and proficiency with data entry and Microsoft Office. Experience with Workday is a plus. Applicants should attach a resume.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business preferred.
• One year of full-time payroll, accounts payable, or related accounting work.
• Knowledge of payroll and accounts payable procedures.
• Proficient with Workday a plus.
• Strong data entry and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist biweekly payroll processing: review time entry and audit reports; process corrections.
• Enter and verify vendor invoices in Workday; ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Review invoices for required documentation and follow up on missing information or issues.
• Maintain payroll and accounts payable records and files; ensure data security.
• Provide quality customer service to City staff, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.

Skills

Payroll procedures

Accounts payable

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Vendor invoice entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business preferred

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Provides temporary processing support to the Finance Department’s Accounting team, assisting with biweekly payroll processing and accounts payable invoice entry to ensure employees and vendors are paid accurately and on time. Working under the direction of the Accounting Manager, this role follows City policies, established procedures, and processing deadlines, and handles confidential employee and vendor information.

Applicants are required to attach a resume.

This is a part-time, temporary position.

Anticipated start date: November 16, 2026

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Payroll

• Assists with biweekly payroll processing: reviewing time entry and audit reports and processing corrections in accordance with established procedures and deadlines.
• Assists with post-payroll review and follows up on identified issues.
• Assists supervisors, timekeepers, and employees with routine timesheet and payroll questions; refers complex issues to payroll staff.

Accounts Payable

• Monitors the accounts payable inbox and enters vendor invoices in Workday, including invoices against purchase orders and supplier invoices without a purchase order.
• Reviews invoices for required documentation and approvals; follows up with departments and vendors on missing information, outstanding items, or issues.
• Completes invoice entry in accordance with weekly processing deadlines.

General

• Maintains payroll and accounts payable records and files, ensuring their accuracy and the security of hard copy and electronic information.
• Provides quality customer service to City staff, the general public, and all other work contacts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business preferred. One (1) year of full-time experience in payroll, accounts payable, or related accounting work. OR any equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of

• Payroll and accounts payable procedures.
• Basic accounting principles and procedures.
• General familiarity with FLSA and other payroll-related requirements.
• Computer accounting and spreadsheet software; Workday a plus.

Skill in

• Entering data accurately and with strong attention to detail.
• Verifying totals, performing payroll and accounting calculations, and identifying discrepancies.
• Operating a computer and ten-key, and using accounting and spreadsheet software. Microsoft Office experience with Outlook, Excel, and Word preferred.
• Reading procedural manuals, vendor invoices, timesheets, and payroll reports.
• Following established procedures and meeting recurring processing deadlines.
• Handling confidential employee and vendor information with discretion.
• Communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Providing strong customer service.

Licenses and Certification Requirements

Valid Class “C” Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history upon contingent offer.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, and talking.

Hiring Range : $20.24 - $25.36, hourly.

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