Accounting Technician I

Description of Work This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCRs Telework Policy.
DPR65032827 Recruitment Salary: $31,688 - $50,000 Total Compensation Calculator This position is located at: Nature Research Center 121 West Jones Street, 2nd Floor Raleigh, NC 27601 Primary Purpose of Position: This position primarily handles all the credit card/check deposits of all parks across the State which are generated through our centralized reservation system.
These daily deposits run from $10,000 to $50,000 per day depending on the season.
Key Responsibilities: Receive and audit all deposits (cash receipts journals) from all parks, correct any errors to include following up with park and submit to the DNCR Controller’s Office for certification of funds.
Reconcile all deposits and attribute them to the appropriate accounts.
Upload deposit records into Money Counts database.
Send all validated deposit data to DNCR.
Receive the daily cash report, verify reports for accuracy, create deposit recap for funds to be entered into a Cash management system, create/key the journal voucher to the correct account/center to be entered into NCAS.
Access the banking information for credit card transactions through the NC Office of State Controller Website .
Separate and verify park transactions.
Work with Client Line to process chargebacks.
Receive and process refunds to visitors, as necessary.
Work with the Division of Parks and Recreation reservation vendor to ensure bank deposits matches the reservation system.
Receive incoming mail to the Finance Team, date stamps, sort to appropriate staff/section and distribute accordingly.
Handle paperwork required to title Division owned vehicles and obtain permanent license plates for all new division owned vehicles.
Serve as the primary backup for all Fixed Assets and Surplus related duties.
Position Requirements: Must become a Notary to support the Finance section and other sections as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form.
Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified candidates must have or be able to: Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting policy, processes, and procedures.
Demonstrated experience with accounting procedures as it relates to cash deposits/credit card transactions, refunds, and/or reconciliation.
Demonstrated experience recording, compiling, and/or summarizing data.
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.
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Associates degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution, OR High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of experience in accounting work; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information Department Information: The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z.
The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else – parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more.
These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina.
They provide common ground.
Everyone is welcome.
The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina.
Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history.
We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Check out this amazing video about our Department.
Division Description: The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.
Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system; Recreation: To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and Education: To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage.
To explore NC State Parks visit: https://www.
ncdcr.
gov/things-to-do/state-parks The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or political influence.
Please be sure to complete the application in full.
Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.
"See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application.
To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.
To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.
Please call the human resources office for assistance.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.
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Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants.
The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks.
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.
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Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment.
We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
CONTACT INFORMATION: N.
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Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Parks & Recreation Victoria Poole 121 W.
Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 DPR.
HR.
Recruitment@NCParks.
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