Payroll / Accounts Payable Accountant

UNC REX Healthcare; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Nash is seeking a qualified Payroll and Accounts Payable professional to join NGH General Accounting in Nash County, NC. The role focuses on accurate payroll processing, AP duties, and related financial reporting.

Applicants should have 3+ years in accounting with payroll/AP experience, strong software knowledge, and excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills. Onsite work at Nash UNC Health Care is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience with payroll and accounts payable focus.
• Strong knowledge of financial software with payroll/AP emphasis.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Display expertise in payroll, time attendance, AP and general ledger systems.
• Input payroll data to maintain accuracy (earnings, deductions, taxes, 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 GL accounts and support audits.
• Process vendor invoices and check requests accurately and timely.
• Ensure proper coding and approvals per policies.
• Respond to vendor and management inquiries.
• Maintain PHI and payroll data confidentiality.
• Maintain payroll-related personnel records.

Skills

Payroll systems

Accounts payable

Financial accuracy

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Associate in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.