Accounting Specialist II

State of North Carolina

3d•$41,502 - $61,020•Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC), Fiscal Services Division, seeks an Accounting Specialist II to assist with processing electronic payments, vendor adds, address changes for vendors, coordinating affidavit process, responsible for check writes and returned checks. This position backs up another position and assists with the 1099 and escheats processes. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Set up check writes. Print checks and distribute manual and electronic check information. Balance check writes to requisitions. Manage returned checks through research. Manage control vendor files by adding, inactivating, or changing vendor records using NCFS (North Carolina Financial System). Manage electronic bank deposit information for employees and vendors in NCAS and maintain confidential records. Work with the Office of the State Controller to set up trade vendors. Receive and track annual facility fee reports from all 100 counties and maintain spreadsheet. Assist with Remote Public Access deposits in Quickbooks. Retire and change locations of fixed asset inventory throughout NCAOC. This position reports to the Financial Services Cash Management Accountant. Work hours are typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. This may be a hybrid position based on management's determination of need.

Requirements

Knowledge of: specialized budget and accounting principles and financial systems procedures; NCAOC Financial Management System, North Carolina State Financial System, and Chart of Accounts; budget policies and procedures; computer application software; and General Statutes that govern budget and accounting policies.
Skills in: operating computers, calculators, and other office machinery.
Ability to: perform routine mathematical computations; analyze financial reports and reconcile accounts; compile financial data and prepare budget and accounting reports; understand, interpret, and implement administrative and fiscal guidelines and procedures; troubleshoot and resolve procedural problems; communicate effectively with state agency and court personnel; and work independently.
Associate's degree in Accounting; or graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience with accounts receivable and payable in a general accounting office environment.

Nice To Haves

Management prefers candidates with North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) experience.
Attach cover letter and résumé.

Responsibilities

Set up check writes.
Print checks and distribute manual and electronic check information.
Balance check writes to requisitions.
Manage returned checks through research.
Manage control vendor files by adding, inactivating, or changing vendor records using NCFS (North Carolina Financial System).
Manage electronic bank deposit information for employees and vendors in NCAS and maintain confidential records.
Work with the Office of the State Controller to set up trade vendors.
Receive and track annual facility fee reports from all 100 counties and maintain spreadsheet.
Assist with Remote Public Access deposits in Quickbooks.
Retire and change locations of fixed asset inventory throughout NCAOC.