Accounting Technician II

State of North Carolina • Durham, NC

7d • $35,596 - $62,294 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Time-Limited Accounting Technician II will serve as the primary contact on all account payable transactions for the Hazard Mitigation (HM) section with North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM). The selected candidate will receive approved-to-pay invoices from project managers and process for payment, audit and code account payable invoices, submit invoices to DPS Accounts Payable using CNRL, SharePoint, or other processes. The Accounting Technician will also perform monthly reconciliation of Purchase Card (P-Card) expenditures against the expenditures recorded in the NC Accounting System (NCAS) and maintain compliance with HM, NCEM, and all department requirements. The selected candidate will report to their designated disaster response/recovery work area when the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Regional Coordination Center (RCC) is activated for disasters and/or other events. This position will be a member of the Administration section Accounts Payable Team and report to the Division AccountsPayable manager.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and/or accounting practices.
• Knowledge of understanding, interpreting, and applying the laws and/or regulations pertaining to financial records.
• Experience preparing standard financial statements or records.
• Experience identifying and correcting routine and/or recurring financial problems.
• Experience presenting financial information in both oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact on all account payable transactions for the Hazard Mitigation (HM) section.
• Receive approved-to-pay invoices from project managers and process for payment.
• Audit and code account payable invoices.
• Submit invoices to DPS Accounts Payable using CNRL, SharePoint, or other processes.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of Purchase Card (P-Card) expenditures against the expenditures recorded in the NC Accounting System (NCAS).
• Maintain compliance with HM, NCEM, and all department requirements.
• Report to designated disaster response/recovery work area when the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Regional Coordination Center (RCC) is activated for disasters and/or other events.

Benefits

• State Benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree