Accounting Tech II Position Available In New Hanover, North Carolina

Accounting Tech II

Salary
$34,270.00 – $50,000.00 Annually
Location New Hanover County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-07630 BSHIP60084067
Department
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division
Battleship
Opening Date
06/18/2025
Closing Date
6/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Accounting Technician II
Position Number
60084067
Salary Grade
NC06
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This position is located at:

1 Battleship Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28401

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Battleship NC Memorial Accounting Technician II is responsible for the proper handling, processing, accounting and reporting of the financial transactions occurring at the Memorial as well as within the non-profit Friends of the Battleship organization. Primary duties include payroll, purchasing, journal entry, verification and reconciliation, financial reporting, cash management, non-capital giving and foundation support, records retention, and fixed asset management.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Cash Management:

Initiates ACH bank transfers for payroll, wire transfers between accounts, online banking, and prepare manual and electronic bank reconciliation.
Research discrepancies in posting activity, recommends corrective action by preparing journal entries and supporting documentation; verifies and reconciles journal entries prepared by Accounting Technicians; consults with Comptroller to resolve inconsistencies of account coding for contracts and expenditures.
Assist Comptroller with compiling information for annual Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and testing of OSC Eagle Internal Control Implementation processes.

Accounts Payable:

Prepare monthly Sales and Use taxes; prepare 1099 for vendors at the end of year for Battleship Commission; responsible for processing purchase order receivers for electronic processing of purchase orders in Macola accounting software; verifies vendor number, general ledger account number and payment date; reconciles the accounts payable receiving accrual account for open purchase orders; verifies invoice amount and description matches purchase orders and resolves discrepancies.

Payroll Functions:

Initiates ACH bank transfers and prepares journal entries for funds transfers and payroll expenses.
Responsible for reconciliation of restricted accounts; funds held for Battleship North Carolina and Friends of the Battleship, staff credit cards, payroll reconciliation for deductions for Workers’ Comp, Information Technology (IT) invoices, telephones, medical payroll expenses.
Responsible for verification of purchasing and construction contracts for the Battleship; analyzes contracts and invoices for general ledger account coding, approvals, and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with North Carolina State Procurement Policies and the Battleship Cash Management Policy; responsibilities include data entry, scanning, reconciliation of contracts, and reconciling outstanding accounts payables.

Accounts Receivables:

Prepares accounts receivables for expenditures related to fundraising and special programs.
Prepares 1099 for vendors and designates operating and non-operating bank accounts for check printing

Records Management:

Identify fixed assets and provide supporting documentation; complete fixed asset form for acquisition, disposition, and transfer; assign fixed asset numbers; prepares journal entry to reclassify fixed assets at end of fiscal year; prepares depreciation schedules; responsible for retaining records according to record retention policy; maintains retention log, prepares records for storage and disposal.

Position/Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work the schedule of Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with a 1 hour lunch break.
Must be able to traverse steep stairs enroute to assigned workspace and work in cramped spaces with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must have the ability to work effectively and productively with others.
Must have attention to detail and accuracy skills.
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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 experience with accounting methods, procedures, accounting practices, financial systems and/or software packages.
Demonstrated experience determining work priorities and to independently resolve complex problems requiring research and analysis.
Demonstrated experience presenting financial information clearly to accounting staff and/or other department heads.
Demonstrated experience recommending actions or alternatives, disclosing deviations of financial reporting or unfavorable trends and/or making risk assessments for internal controls.
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 of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Associate’s degree in Accounting from an appropriately accredited institution
AND
one year of accounting experience; OR
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma
AND
three years of experience in accounting work; OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information

Division Description:

The

USS NORTH CAROLINA

Battleship Memorial is the State’s memorial to over 11,000 North Carolinians who died in service in WWII, as well as a top tourist destination, and center of education. The Memorial operates as an enterprise of the state and receives no appropriations to operate.

Agency Description:

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. 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. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
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, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
Application Process
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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.
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. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit studentaid.gov to learn more.
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Employment Eligibility It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR 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).
Sign On Bonus Eligibility
To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.
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CONTACT INFORMATION

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Melissa Riley
109 E. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone:

919-814-6670
employmentdncr.nc.gov
Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://ncdcr.gov/
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