Payroll / Accounts Payable Accountant

UNC Health Care; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Nash is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll and Accounts Payable professional to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, timekeeping, and vendor invoices. You will support the NGH General Accounting team and handle confidential information with integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or finance (or an Associate's with 5+ years payroll/AP experience), plus 3+ years of related accounting work, strong communication skills, and proficiency with payroll software and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field (or an Associate's with 5+ years payroll/AP experience).
• 3+ years of accounting experience with payroll and accounts payable focus.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and AP processes and related software.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Display expertise in financial system applications with focus on payroll, time attendance, accounts payable and general ledger, plus Microsoft Office.
• Input payroll data for processing, including earnings, deductions, taxes and timekeeping.
• Provide payroll and time/attendance customer service to employees and management.
• Serve as backup for payroll processing and reporting.
• Analyze and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and support audits.
• Review and process vendor invoices and check requests promptly and accurately.
• Ensure proper coding, approvals and compliance with policies.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and management.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of PHI and payroll data.
• Maintain personnel records related to payroll operations and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in accounting or finance

Associates in accounting or finance with 5+ years payroll/AP experience

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary

Hybrid role responsible for aspects of Payroll and Accounts Payable ensuring timely and accurate processing. Must be detail-oriented, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• 1. Display expertise and efficiency in financial system applications with focus on payroll, time attendance, accounts payable and general ledger as well as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• 2. Input payroll related data for payroll processing to maintain accuracy including earnings, deductions, taxes and timekeeping
• 3. Provide payroll related as well as time and attendance customer service to all employees and management
• 4. Serve as backup for payroll processing and reporting
• 5. Analyze and reconcile payroll related general ledger accounts monthly and support audit requirements
• 6. Review and process vendor invoices and check requests in an accurate and timely manner
• 7. Ensure proper coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies
• 8. Respond to inquires from vendors and management
• 9. Resolve/research outstanding and received not invoiced balances
• 10. Take an active role in self-development and incorporating efficiencies within the role
• 11. Maintains confidentiality and integrity of Protected Health Information or "PHI" and financial/payroll data
• 12. Maintain personnel records associated with payroll operations and relating reporting functions
• 13. Performs other duties as needed

Other Information

Education Requirements

• * Bachelor's in accounting, finance or related field or Associates in accounting, finance or related field with 5+ years of payroll/accounts payable experience

Professional Experience Requirements

• * 3+ years of experience in accounting with focus on payroll and accounts payable
• * Strong knowledge of financial/accounting software with emphasis on payroll and accounts payable
• * High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• * Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• * Excellent problem solving, time management, and organizational skills

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH General Accounting

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.