Accountant I

About the role

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is seeking a skilled and dedicated Payroll Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible for managing various aspects of payroll and benefits, including processing, reconciling, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process and support payroll and timekeeping functions.
• Audit employee timecards, leave balances, overtime, and payroll coding.
• Audit insurance invoices, retirement contributions, payroll liabilities, and employee deductions.
• Support payroll corrections, off-cycle payroll processing, and payroll-related reporting.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documents.
• Support financial audits and internal reviews.
• Perform vendor invoice processing, invoice coding, monthly reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with audits, ACA reporting, retirement reporting, and other compliance requirements.
• Work with Human Resources and benefit vendors to ensure payroll deductions are accurate.
• Prepare financial and payroll reports for grants and funding sources.
• Monitor payroll and financial allocations for grant compliance.
• Assist with audit preparation, monitoring visits, and financial reviews.
• Support operational and financial goals by cross-training with the Accounting Specialist.
• Participate in trainings and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of accounting, payroll, bookkeeping, or financial administration experience required.
• Experience with payroll processing and reconciliations required.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial system skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to communicate professionally with employees, vendors, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience working in a nonprofit and/or grant-funded environment preferred.
• Experience with payroll/timekeeping systems such as Paycom preferred.
• Experience with grant reporting and compliance preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable and reconciliations preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and North Carolina wage and hour laws preferred.
• Experience supporting audits and financial reporting preferred.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Payroll processing and reconciliation
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality and organizational skills
• Professional communication

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Pay

$X.XX - $Y.YY per hour

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Associates

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain was founded in 1969 as a Boys' Club at the Pitt County Fairgrounds. Since then, we have grown significantly, now serving more than 1,300 at-risk and in-need young people across multiple counties in North Carolina.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location

Various Club locations and offices throughout the Coastal Plain region.