Accounting Technician II

JOB This position is located inside Franklin Correctional Center at the Enterprise Sign Plant.
This position will supervise two subordinate staff.
The primary purpose of this position is to supervise or provide support services to all office and stockroom personnel.
This employee is responsible for training, instructing, and supervising these workers as needed to facilitate work flow, route information, and enhance sign plant office and stockroom operations.
For the office, this includes compiling data and typing of various reports, creating forms, composing memoranda, and being able to retrieve this information from the files, computer, or hard copy, as requested.
For the stockroom, this includes making sure receiving, stocking and issuing procedures are followed and inventory books are updated and coincide with office computer database.
Independently performing paraprofessional technical work involving the maintenance and reporting of financial accounting data.
Positions serves as specialists in an area or program requiring specialized fiscal knowledge, such as, but not limited to, payroll, contract/grants, or other closely related accounting services.
Technical accounting work may include independent responsibility for maintaining accounting records or separate accounts receivable/payable and payroll functions.
Positions in this class may have varied responsibilities affecting the fiscal and financial operations of their respective work unit or involvement in a budget process.
Responsible for analyzing data for accuracy, problem-solving, and interpreting regulations.
Accountable for accuracy of entries and reconciliation of data and information.
Coordinate and/or make recommendations for system changes and may test new processes.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position is NC06.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.
If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.
Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed, along with the Minimum Education and Experience are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.
We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
• Knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices.
• Knowledge of a variety of technology, financial systems, and software packages to create and maintain data with a thorough knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to prepare fiscal reports and analyze financial statements.
• Ability to present financial information clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
• Ability to supervise lower-level staff.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION About the NC Dept.
of Adult Correction (DAC): The Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws.
This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision.
Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
About Correction Enterprises: Correction Enterprises (CE) provides technical and behavioral job training to offenders that will increase their opportunity for successful reentry upon release.
Correction Enterprises is a self-sufficient business that mirrors a real-life work environment at no cost to the taxpayers of North Carolina.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept.
of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
The NC Dept.
of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept.
of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.
" Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept.
of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader).
Per NC General Statute 143B-972.
1 (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”).
This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
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" If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.
If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
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If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Erica Harris at 919-324-1451.