Accounting Technician III Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Accounting Technician III State of North Carolina – Dept of Health and Human Services Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $35,984 – $62,971 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications Accounts receivable Microsoft Excel Oracle Management Customer service ERP systems Mid-level High school diploma or

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Accounting QuickBooks Associate’s degree 2 years Accounting Technical accounting Full Job Description Description of Work •This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Has Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC •The Accounting Technician III serves as a key member of the Remittance Processing and Other Accounts Receivable Branch within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This role specializes in billing, collection, reconciliation, and reporting activities supporting ten divisions of DHHS, including Central Administration. The position is critical to maintaining the financial integrity of the Department, ensuring proper deposits, reconciliations, and compliance with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), Cash Management System, Business Works, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Operating independently, the Technician manages billing cycles, maintains cash receipt logs, assists with collections through external agencies, prepares special reports, and supports subsystem and data maintenance efforts. Exceptional judgment, attention to detail, technical accounting skills, and a strong commitment to customer service are key for success in this position.

Key Duties Include:

Perform billing and collection activities for ten DHHS divisions, including delinquency notifications and referrals to the Department of Justice and State-contracted collection agencies. Analyze and post daily deposits, ensuring accuracy and proper coding in NCFS (North Carolina Financial System) and subsystems. Balance and reconcile monthly cash accounts between the NCFS General Ledger, subsystems, and internal logs. Maintain and update cash receipt logs and subsystem forms to ensure accurate account and payment tracking. Serve as a primary customer service contact, addressing inquiries from businesses, individuals, and external agencies regarding outstanding debts. Coordinate use of the Department of Revenue (DOR) Debt Setoff Program for delinquent accounts. Prepare and upload daily financial data to PayPoint for online application tracking and reporting. Assist with monthly closeout activities and preparation of monthly and ad hoc financial reports for the Controller’s Office and the Office of the State Controller (OSC). Apply finance charges, penalties, and adjustments as necessary to maintain account accuracy. Support additional accounting and reporting tasks as assigned to meet the objectives of DHHS financial operations. About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. About 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 statutes and executes all accounting transactions for DHHS.

Compensation and 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 benefits:

https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed “eligible” for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Demonstrated experience processing accounting data/ reports accurately within financial systems such as NCFS (North Carolina Financial System), Quickbooks, Oracle or another similar Enterprise Resource System (ERP). Experience in billing, collections, or other related accounts receivable activities. Proven experience with balancing or reconciliations.

Management Preferences:

Experience using spreadsheets (like Microsoft Excel) and related financial tools to manage accounting data and workflows. 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 https:

//oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: 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. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. 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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NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.