A/P Accounting Technician I Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

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A/P Accounting Technician I

Salary $32,639.00 – $57,117.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06081 ADMIN 60056481 Department Adult Correction Division Administration Opening Date 05/06/2025 Closing Date 5/13/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Accounting Technician I Position Number 60056481 Section Controller’s Office Salary Grade

NC05 DESCRIPTION

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Description of Work The Accounting Technician I is in the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) Controller’s Office and is responsible for managing the SharePoint Statement Library, reviewing and verifying supplier statements for accuracy, and resolving discrepancies with suppliers. The position will track and handle unclaimed property, including researching and reissuing uncashed checks, ensuring compliance with state escheatment laws, and processing returned checks. It will also manage refunds, ensuring proper coding and entering refunds into the NCFS Payables module. Additionally, they will assist with special projects and other duties as assigned by management. Strong attention to detail, collaboration with internal teams and suppliers, and compliance with policies and procedures are essential for this role. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Reviewing supplier statements to confirm the accuracy of outstanding invoices, payments, and credits based on NCFS or NCAS records
Identifying and resolving discrepancies, such as unrecorded payments, incorrect charges, or missing invoices, through collaboration with suppliers
Coordinating with Accounts Payable staff to address and resolve issues efficiently
Detecting duplicate payments and taking corrective actions
Maintaining detailed and accurate documentation to support PRGX audits This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial data. This position is eligible for a flexible/hybrid telework schedule under the State of NC Telework Program. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Note to

Current State Employees:

 State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

Note:

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Thorough knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and practices
Working knowledge of NCFS and/ or other Oracle based accounting software Demonstrated analytical skills to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records

Management Preferences:

MS Excel experience Ability to meticulously review statements, invoices, and other financial documents
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply the laws and regulations pertaining to financial records 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 year of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Associate’ s 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) an equivalent combination of education and experience Supplemental and Contact Information Come Join Us to Make a Difference! Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. The Controller’s Office assumes oversight responsibility for the financial operations pertaining to the Department of Adult Correction accounting. This encompasses the management of accounts payable/receivables, the preparation of financial reports, the administration of fixed asset accounting, the processing of payroll, the supervision of purchasing/WEX cards, tax management, travel-related expenditures, and other business payments and reimbursements. The work performed in the section allows for a diverse level of expertise and academic qualifications in the field of accounting and may require certification as a Public Accountant. DAC 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 the 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.
If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice – Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of

Adult Correction:

PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader).
Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the

FBI’s Next Generation Identification System:

Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.
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 and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help- Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Anchal Mishra at anchal.mishra@dac.nc.gov. Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://www.ncdac.gov/