Accounting Technician III

Description of Work **THIS IS A REPOST.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY** 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.
The 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 Benefits 23-13720 CONT 60037638 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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 principles Basic 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 software Ability 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 personnel Ability to present information clearly and concisely in oral and written form Thorough 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 NCAS P-Card experience Check printing in the NCFS System Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.
” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
See oshr.
nc.
gov/experience-guide for details.
Associate s degree in Accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in accounting OR High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in accounting work OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 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.
DHHS 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.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.
All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript.
Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.
S.
institution.
The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.
naces.
org/members.
Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE: Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application.
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