Accounting Technician I (Pender CI)

State of North Carolina•Burgaw, NC

About The Position

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Reporting to the Administrative Specialist II, this position is responsible for providing accurate and timely processing of accounts receivable/payable actions by performing a variety of functions involving the use of E-Procurement, Bank of America reconciling and the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS).

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of experience in accounting work
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Microsoft Excel.
Experience using Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

Tracking purchases, processing invoices and payments through spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.
Handling fiscal and financial operations of the respective work unit and involvement in the budget process.
Analyzing data for accuracy.
Troubleshooting problems with payments and accounts.
Interpreting policy and procedure.
Consulting with vendors and staff regarding accounts.
Coordinating and/or making recommendations for procedural changes as needed.
Serving as back-up to Offender Trust Fund and processing activities related to the Cashless Canteen.