Accounting Technician

State of North Carolina

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Start your journey towards success! We are currently accepting applications for an Accounting Technician I in the Controller's Office of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. The Accounting Technician I is responsible for providing accurate accounts payable and disbursement processing services for General Accounting invoices. Specific duties include: • Accessing the Smartsheet System in order to obtain invoices from each DPS Division. • Reviewing and processing Direct Payment Invoices and/or Purchase Order (PO-Matching) Numbered Invoices. • Utilizing the NC E-Procurement System and the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) to research, enter and pay invoices for goods and services for all DPS Divisions. • Reconciling payment data and troubleshooting problems with payments and accounts. • Consulting with vendors and staff regarding account issues. • Processing confidential documents for juvenile drug screens, physicals, and other medical specialties. • Processing physician contract services and federal grant payments. The employee in this position should possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of departmental staff; the ability to explain and interpret financial information while responding to staff, as well as vendors; the ability to verify and ensure the accuracy and validity of accounts payable transactions; the ability to examine accounting records to assure adherence to accounting standards and regulations; and the ability to recognize and solve problems of moderate complexity on a proactive basis. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am -5pm. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program. About the Controller's Office The DPS Controller’s Office ensures that all department financial resources and funds are received, disbursed, recorded, and accounted for in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Department policy and procedures. The Controller’s Office at the agency level has oversight responsibility of Department policy and procedures. The Controller’s Office at the agency level has oversight responsibility of the department and is accountable to the office of the State Controller for the integrity of that data.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience processing direct payment invoices and/or purchase order (PO) numbered invoices and/or other invoice types.
Experience with the following types of invoices: medical specialties, physician contract services, and/or federal grant payments.
Experience in Accounts Payable.
Experience using the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and/or other electronic accounting system(s).

Responsibilities

Accessing the Smartsheet System in order to obtain invoices from each DPS Division.
Reviewing and processing Direct Payment Invoices and/or Purchase Order (PO-Matching) Numbered Invoices.
Utilizing the NC E-Procurement System and the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) to research, enter and pay invoices for goods and services for all DPS Divisions.
Reconciling payment data and troubleshooting problems with payments and accounts.
Consulting with vendors and staff regarding account issues.
Processing confidential documents for juvenile drug screens, physicals, and other medical specialties.
Processing physician contract services and federal grant payments.