Accounting Technician

Description of Work ***THIS IS A REPOST - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY*** The Office of 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 DHHS.
Position will function as a specialized Accounting Technician within the Remittance Processing and Other Accounts Receivable Branch.
Job responsibilities include: Billing and collection activities for ten Divisions of DHHS including Central Administration.
Analyzing all payments received to ensure correct deposit information is given to the Accounting Technician daily; Assists with month end balancing of the North Carolina Accounting System, Cash Management, Business Works and daily log distribution and account distribution; Maintains information pertaining to the type of money being received, NCAS accounting distribution, and contact names; Refers delinquent accounts to external agencies such as Wake County District Attorney, State contracted collection agencies, the Department of Justice and the Department of Revenue Debt Setoff Program; Maintains cash receipts logs; Serves as a technician supporting the daily depository, billing and collection processes; Assists supervisor with preparing special reports upon request; Miscellaneous billing between divisions, salary overpayments and payment plan set up for outstanding debts.
Position requires considerable judgment and accuracy to ensure all receipts and sales are recorded in accordance with the generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP) and GASB.
It utilizes NCAS, ACTS, Excel and Business Works software.
This position will also provide customer service/information to businesses/individuals concerning outstanding debt.
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 23-04162 CONT 60037534 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: Knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles and concepts Experience with balancing and reconciliations Ability to gather and report routine accounting data with accuracy and attention to detail Ability to maintain effective working relationship with government employees, agency representatives and the public Experience with the North Carolina Accounting System or an equivalent accounting system; Ability to communicate (oral and written) with appropriate persons effectively to obtain information needed to perform duties.
Management Preferences: Management prefers experience with Accounts Receivable, the NCAS or extensive experience with a similar online accounting system.
Strong computer skills in mainframe emulation and MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.
) are required.
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.
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