Accounting Technician AP

State of North Carolina

About The Position

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public. The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is seeking a detailed-oriented Accounting Technician AP to join our team! The Accounting Technician AP position is a Non-Sworn position assigned to the Fiscal Section and supervises all Accounts Payable activities and provides accounting assistance to the Accounting Manager. The State Highway Patrol's Fiscal Section is to ensure 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. Accounts Payable supports the mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) by ensuring that all invoices for goods and services are paid efficiently, lawfully and with fiscal responsibility. The Department employs approximately 2,400 employees. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community. The NCSHP must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. "PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Accounting from an appropriately accredited institution AND one year of accounting experience; OR High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND three years of experience in accounting work; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass: Criminal Background Investigation Drug Screening Test

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and practices.
Demonstrated knowledge of the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS).
Demonstrated experience researching and analyzing accounting transactions and making accurate adjustments.
Demonstrated experience working with complex spreadsheets.
Demonstrated experience using a variety of technology, financial systems, and software packages to create and maintain data.
Ability to work, prioritize and problem solve independently.

Responsibilities

Invoice Processing: Review and process matching and direct invoices, ensuring they are accurate, properly approved, and coded to the correct general ledger accounts.
Payment Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts, research past-due invoices, and remedy any discrepancies to ensure timely payments to vendors in accordance with established guidelines per OSBM, OSC and NC SHP policies and procedures.
System and Records Management: Use the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) for processing accounts payable activities and maintain organized and accurate payment records. This position will work with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), general ledger and accounts payable modules as well as the E-Procurement System.
Reporting: Assist with the processing of 1099 information, including reviewing reports and ensuring accurate reporting for tax purposes.
Inquiry and Support: Serve as a point of contact for vendors and internal staff, answering questions and resolving payment-related issues.

Benefits

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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