Accounting Technician III

JOB This position follows departmental policy and procedures within the constraints of state policy.
This position works independently with little supervision and is responsible for assisting division questions to which this person is assigned.
This position’s key responsibility is to audit and key in Fixed Assets portion of the NCFS.
The purpose of the Accounting Technician position is the accountability for recording the cost of newly acquired assets and effectively consolidate DHHS reporting responsibilities associated with Fixed Assets (equipment with the value of $500.
00 and above).
Job responsibilities include: Daily, weekly, and monthly auditing and record fixed asset acquisitions, modification, transfers retirement and loss of fixed assets in the Fixed Asset portion of the NCFS.
Closely works with the Fixed asset Lead assisting with the effectiveness of internal controls of fixed asset transactions and ensures that the appropriate accounting procedures and practices are followed as related to timeliness of asset.
This position is backup for direct payments, matching payments, travel reimbursements and other duties that are assigned.
This position is also responsible for researching, analyzing and solving problems related to the NCFS which requires that the position have a general knowledge of all sections, functions, and business practices within the Controller’s Office.
Must have the highest degree of independence, knowledge, experience, and organization skills.
About NC Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals.
Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace.
We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
About the DHHS Office of the Controller: The Office of the Controller sets and interprets all accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures for the Department as authorized by the rules and regulations of the Office of the State Controller and State Statute, and executes all accounting transactions for the Department of Health and Human Services.
Compensation & Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
Visit website for State Benefits23-13720 CONT 60037638 EXAMPLE OF DUTIES To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.
Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following: Organizing work to meet deadlines, attention to detail, and basic knowledge of accounting and business principlesBasic Knowledge of general and/or accounting principles, ability to read, interpret and understand state and federal laws pertaining to financial records.
Ability to operate a personal computer and softwareAbility to communicate effectively and provide technical assistance to peers and management both internally and externally, ability to accounting systems (NCAS) and/or other Financial system, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other DHHS personnelAbility to present information clearly and concisely in oral and written formThorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Management Preferences: Two to three years’ experience with NCAS or other automated accounting systems with thorough knowledge of the Accounts Payable module.
Audit and key direct and matching invoices into the NCASP-Card experienceCheck printing in the NCFS System SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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