Accounting Specialist (Temporary)
About The Position
To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES. This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org . Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is located in 2000 Yonkers Road- Wake County with the Department of Public Safety. Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $28.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. Management Preferences: The purpose of this position is to review and process direct and purchase-order invoices for payment. The employee will utilize the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) to research, enter, and pay invoices for goods and services for DPS divisions. In this position, the employee will have proficiency in auditing payment requests for accuracy via Smartsheet. Additionally, this position will assist with Captures (Utility Billing Management System) and any other AP-related items.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or other curriculum that would provide a core curriculum in financial management coursework from an appropriately accredited institution; or
- Associate’s degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of accounting or auditing experience; or
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four (4) years of experience as an accounting technician, three of which must have been at an advanced technical level or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Review and process direct and purchase-order invoices for payment.
- Utilize the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) to research, enter, and pay invoices for goods and services for DPS divisions.
- Auditing payment requests for accuracy via Smartsheet.
- Assist with Captures (Utility Billing Management System) and any other AP-related items.
Benefits
- Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
