Payroll Analyst

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College; Granite Quarry (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking a Payroll Analyst to oversee monthly payroll processing, payroll tax deposits, and payroll reports. The role reports to the Associate Chief Financial Officer and supports unemployment benefits administration.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field with two years of accounting experience and at least one year of payroll experience; knowledge of Ellucian is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and two (2) years of accounting experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• At least 1 year of payroll experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares payroll calculations, deductions, insurance coverage, wage garnishments, tax filings, and child support.
• Maintains benefit spreadsheets and reconciles to monthly invoices to ensure employee deductions are accurate and processes vendor payments.
• Responsible for payroll tax reporting (Federal 941 and NC Withholding), W-2 processing, and payroll tax exceptions including foreign nationals, students (FWS), out-of-state employees and any other exceptions.
• Prepares e-benefits import and export files on a weekly or monthly basis and checking for accuracy and correcting errors.
• Prepares employee wage summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leaves, retirement savings and benefits.
• Maintains payroll encumbrances on a timely basis and verifies for accuracy.
• Assists with workers’ compensation annual audit.
• Prepares the export files for Direct Deposit to be transmitted to the bank and provides scheduling for the uploading and approving of this file.
• Maintains leave rollover is accurate and reconciled timely.
• Assists employees with payroll issues by answering inquiries and providing information to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure the timely processing of new hires, terminations, and other changes.
• Ensures compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.
• Other duties as assisnged.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Payroll knowledge

Administrative systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Ellucian

Job description

Posting Number:: Regular_0091633

Position Title:: Payroll Analyst

Classification Title:: Accounting Analyst

Min Salary:: $54,075.39

Salary Type:: annual

FLSA:: E = Exempt

Position Type:: Staff

Position Summary:: The Payroll Analyst reports directly to the Associate Chief Financial Officer. The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the monthly preparation of payroll and payroll tax deposits, preparation of the quarterly payroll reports, and unemployment benefits.

Required Education/Experience::

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and two (2) years of accounting experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills::

• At least 1 year of payroll experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities::

• Excellent customer service skills including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other staff members and the college community.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in using an administrative information system, preferably Ellucian.
• Strong Analytical skills.

Department:: Payroll

Work Hours:: Monday-Friday, typically 8:00 AM -5:00 PM, North Campus.

Posting Date:: 08/05/2026

Open Until Filled:: Yes

Duty and Responsibility::

• Prepares payroll calculations, deductions, insurance coverage, wage garnishments, tax filings, and child support.
• Maintains benefit spreadsheets and reconciles to monthly invoices to ensure employee deductions are accurate and processes vendor payments.
• Responsible for payroll tax reporting (Federal 941 and NC Withholding), W-2 processing, and payroll tax exceptions including foreign nationals, students (FWS), out-of-state employees and any other exceptions.
• Prepares e-benefits import and export files on a weekly or monthly basis and checking for accuracy and correcting errors.
• Prepares employee wage summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leaves, retirement savings and benefits.
• Maintains payroll encumbrances on a timely basis and verifies for accuracy.
• Assists with workers’ compensation annual audit.
• Prepares the export files for Direct Deposit to be transmitted to the bank and provides scheduling for the uploading and approving of this file.
• Maintains leave rollover is accurate and reconciled timely.
• Assists employees with payroll issues by answering inquiries and providing information to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure the timely processing of new hires, terminations, and other changes.
• Ensures compliance and confidentiality with all policies and procedures of the College, NC Community College System, and applicable State and Federal agencies.
• Other duties as assisnged.