NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Finance Specialist II - Payroll
Nashville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$59K/yr - $59K/yrNEOGOV is a company that supports local government operations, and they are seeking a Finance Specialist II to manage payroll and other finance operations for Nash County. This role involves processing payroll, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws regarding payroll.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Maintains and processes monthly payroll for County employees; enters payroll and deduction changes, performs payroll calculations of EMS fluctuating workweek, generates final proof for review of accuracy, prints payroll checks and direct deposit advices and disburses to employees; generates monthly reports and journal entries as required
Records and prepares all federal and state payroll reports
Processes monthly accruals of leave balances and oversees data entry of time records by departments; generates monthly accrual records
Works with departments to ensure accurate reporting of time records, including development of spreadsheets to assist in this effort
Reconciles and processes payments for payroll deductions to vendors through accounts payable and on-line banking systems; posts accounts payable cash disbursements and line item transfer requests; maintain monthly reporting and documentation for retiree post employment benefits
Prepares various accounting, financial, or fiscal statements, reports, or other supporting documents, on monthly, quarterly or annual basis, including payroll tax reports and W-2's
Process journal entries for weekly drafts of claims payment for medical, dental, prescription drugs and workers compensation, and prepare analysis of these costs for Finance Director for the purpose of Budget and reporting for audited financial statements
Reconciles monthly banks statements for the Inmate Fund and employee flexible spending accounts
Prepares reports for Cost Share Program for Soil and Water Conservation
Reconciles and supports salaries for NC Cooperative Extension through the State; prepares annual voucher of expenses and requests reimbursement
Compiles spreadsheets and data for the annual workers compensation audit, and the annual financial audit
Provides backup support for other accounting functions as needed
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school with additional coursework in accounting or bookkeeping and substantial experience in an accounting or fiscal office environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
General knowledge of payroll, employee benefits/leaves, public bookkeeping practices and procedures
General knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies and practices to follow in the payroll and accounting functions
Working knowledge of accounting systems, policies, and procedures
Working knowledge of payrolls and computer operations
Ability to understand and apply policies to the maintenance of a variety of financial records and reports
Ability to use a calculator and a computer for the maintenance of accounting, payroll and other fiscal records
Ability to make arithmetic computations accurately
Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare a variety of reports
Ability to verify accounting and other financial documents and forms for accuracy and completeness
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, employees, and the general public
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
Benefits
Group Health Insurance
Group Dental Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Retirement
NC401(k)
457 Deferred Compensation
Special Separation Allowance
125 Flexible Benefit Plan
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Holidays
Military Leave
Civil Leave
Family Medical Leave Act
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Center and Telemedicine
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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