Payroll Director

NC State Highway Patrol; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC State Highway Patrol's Fiscal Unit seeks a Payroll Director to provide leadership, oversight, and management of payroll operations.

Located in Raleigh, this NC15 role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field and at least four years of professional accounting or auditing experience; GAAP knowledge and ability to guide across departments are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework and four years of professional accounting/auditing experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal payroll policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Ability to present results of analysis to Program Administrators and provide technical guidance related to payroll.

Responsibilities

• Direct payroll administration in accordance with state and federal laws while ensuring fiscal integrity.
• Oversee development, implementation, and monitoring of payroll systems and procedures for accurate processing of pay, benefits, and financial transactions.
• Provide guidance to leadership, employees, and stakeholders in coordination with Controller's Office, HR, Budget, and oversight agencies.
• Manage receipt, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of all payroll transactions.
• Create and maintain electronic and manual files for auditing purposes.

Skills

Payroll administration

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Job Title: Accountant III (NS)

Agency NC State Highway Patrol Division NC State Highway Patrol Job Classification Title Accountant III (NS) Position Number 65042575 Grade NC15

About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

Description of Work

North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) Fiscal Unit is seeking a Payroll Director to provide leadership, oversight, and management of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol's payroll operations.

Recruitment Range: $55,221-$96,639 Salary Grade: NC15

This position is located at: 512 N. Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27610

Key Responsibilities

• Directs payroll administration in accordance with State and Federal laws while ensuring fiscal integrity.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of payroll systems, and procedures to ensure accurate and efficient processing of pay, benefits, and financial transactions.
• Provides guidance to leadership, employees, and stakeholders in coordination with the Controller's Office, Human Resources, Budget, and external oversight agencies.
• Manages the receipt, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of all payroll transactions.
• Creating and maintaining both electronic and manual files for auditing purposes.

Applicants meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of current accounting and financial management systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices, as well as State and Federal payroll policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Ability to present results of analysis to Program Administrators and provide technical guidance related to payroll.
• Ability to independently resolve complex fiscal issues related to payroll.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships that foster organizational success.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, officials, and the general public.

Position / Physical Requirements

Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance or public administration OR a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; AND four years of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/ financial statements and reports; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job‑related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to protect our State with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement, strategic preparedness, and community engagement.

The primary purpose of the State Highway Patrol's Fiscal Section is to ensure that all department financial resources and funds are received, disbursed, recorded and accounted for in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.

Employment First

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace.

NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Veteran and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSHP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSHP will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NCSHP that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) before or on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

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.