Accounting Technician

The Accounting Technician III position processes matching and direct accounts payable invoices for the Eastern Office of the Controller in Goldsboro for Cherry Hospital, O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, Caswell Center, Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, and Walter B. Jones. All accounts payable invoices are processed through the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS). The position also processes miscellaneous accounts receivable billing and serves as the backup to the personal funds coordinator.

Job responsibilities include the following: 

• Review and accurately process matching and direct invoices by verifying transaction information and collaborating with the facility purchasing departments. 
• Ensure requests have appropriate documentation, signatures and coding. Communicates with vendors via telephone or email. 
• Analyze vendor statements and research issues to expedite payment.  
• Maintain financial records by scanning and filing accounting documents. 
• Process miscellaneous accounts receivable billing. 
• Provide supporting documentation for audits and assist with special projects as assigned. 
• Serve as the back up to the personal funds coordinator which includes processing invoice payments and recording receipts for patient’s personal funds in NCFS and Hearts personal funds system.

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.

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.

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.

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:

• Experience working on general ledger accounts, journal entries, accounts payable experience, and reconciliations in a large governmental, healthcare or private enterprise setting.
• Proven experience interpreting financial information and apply departmental policies and procedures.
• Documented experience using customer service skills both orally and in writing.

Management Preference will be given to applicants with: 

• Experience with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS)

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.

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 be communicated with 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 HR at 919-855-4930.

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.

Salary : $34,936 - $61,137