Payroll/Insurance Specialist II

New Hanover County Schools; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hanover County Schools Finance Department in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Payroll/Insurance Specialist II to manage payroll deductions and ACA reporting. You will reconcile monthly payables and maintain deduction files, working under the Payroll Supervisor.

The ideal candidate has a degree in business or accounting with strong accounting skills and proficiency in spreadsheets and financial software, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced school system.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or equivalent preferred.
• Strong accounting skills and proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and financial software.
• Five years or more of work experience involving financial operations in a business or school system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile monthly payroll deduction payables.
• Maintain supporting deduction files and ACA reporting requirements.
• Assist in coordination and processing of payroll under Payroll Supervisor.

Skills

Accounting skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting

Tools

Financial software

MS Word / Word processing

Job description

Payroll/Insurance Specialist II

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930272

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 2:02 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Title: Payroll/Insurance Specialist II

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or an equivalent preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Strong accounting skills; proficient computer skills especially with spreadsheets, word processing, and financial software; effective communication skills; and the ability to work independently.


• Five years or more of work experience involving financial operations in a business or school system preferred.

Reports to: Payroll Supervisor

Job Goal: To process and reconcile monthly payroll deduction payables, maintain supporting deduction files, manage Affordable Care Act (\"ACA\") reporting requirements, and assist in coordination and processing of payroll.

Terms of Employment: Twelve month work year/At Will/FLSA Non-Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade: Grade 73

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Contact Information

• Scott Hall


• 6410 Carolina Beach Road


• Wilmington, North Carolina 28412


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]