Accounting Technician III Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Repost – Previous Applicants Do Not Need To Reapply In Order To Be Considered For This Vacancy This role is eligible to be Hybrid and has onsite reporting located within Raleigh, NC The Accounting Technician plays a critical role in managing financial transactions within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), ensuring accurate processing of transfers, cash requisitions, and federal fund management. This position is responsible for entering journal entries, reconciling financial records, and preparing Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) reports to maintain compliance with state and federal guidelines. The technician works closely with various accounting systems, including the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and the Core Banking System (CB$), to ensure accurate fund allocation and reporting. In addition to daily cash management responsibilities, the Accounting Technician assists with year-end financial closeout and preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). This includes performing reconciliations, recording financial adjustments, and supporting accountants in producing accurate financial statements. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining compliance with state and federal accounting regulations.

Key Duties Include:

Process fund transfers between divisions, ensuring proper entry into the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS). Create and submit cash requisitions daily, maintaining accurate financial records and reconciling cash balances. Assist in calculating, recording, and requesting federal funds, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Maintain Excel logs for tracking financial transactions, assigning sequential identification numbers, and documenting purposes for transfers. Prepare monthly Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) reports for assigned divisions. Support year-end financial closeout activities, including journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation. Assist in the preparation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) footnotes and ensure compliance with Office of State Controller (OSC) guidelines. Identify and correct financial discrepancies, ensuring accurate reporting of expenditures and revenues. Communicate effectively with peers, management, and external stakeholders regarding financial transactions and reconciliation processes. 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/ 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: Background experience in financial transaction processing and reconciliation. Documented experience maintaining and analyzing financial records using an accounting software.

Management Preferences:

Experience using North Carolina Accounting System (NCAS), North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), or the Core Banking System (CB$). 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. 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.

NOTE :

Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov . To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click “Application Status”. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.