Accounting Technician II - Central Prison

State of North Carolina

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Business Officer I at a multi-custody male correctional facility, this position primarily maintains and oversees financial accounting data. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Serving as a specialist in an area or program requiring specialized fiscal knowledge, such as, but not limited to contracts, or other closely related accounting services. 2. Providing technical accounting work including independent responsibility of maintaining accounting records or separate accounts payable functions. 3. Providing oversight and management of Fixed Assets. 4. Managing varied responsibilities affecting the fiscal and financial operations of the respective work unit or involvement in the budget process. 5. Monitoring and reconciling facility Inmate Accounting issues. 6. Delegating responsibilities to analyze data for accuracy, to problem solve, and to interpret regulations. 7. Being accountable for accuracy of entries and reconciliation of data and information. 8. Preparing and monitoring Travel Reimbursements for staff as well as monitoring the monthly telephone/cell phone bills for the facility. 9. Monitoring and/or reconciling all P-Card purchases per policy for the facility in addition to dealing frequently with facility staff to include Management, Custody, Food Service, Medical/Dental, and Programs regarding purchase orders and/or P-card purchases. 10. Communicating effectively and working well with staff at all levels. 11. Monitoring and reconciling Budget Monitoring, Budget Reports, Usage Orders for Staff Clothing/Warehouse/Office Supplies. 12. Working independently and meeting constant deadlines while performing several tasks simultaneously. 13. Serving as back-up to the Accounting Clerk to process the Daily Inmate Trust Fund actions for inmate accounts, processing daily bank deposits, processing DC-440's for Inmate Welfare Expenditures, processing weekly Inmate Money Orders Requests, processing the Monthly Canteen Report, and preparing responses based on research to Inmate Grievances. (Salary Range: $35,596 - 62,294)

Requirements

• Documented knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices needed to perform the work.
• Documented composition and communication skills (written and oral).
• Documented proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel programs.
• Documented knowledge of E-Procurement, NCAS or other accounting system.
• Associate 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.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a specialist in an area or program requiring specialized fiscal knowledge, such as, but not limited to contracts, or other closely related accounting services.
• Providing technical accounting work including independent responsibility of maintaining accounting records or separate accounts payable functions.
• Providing oversight and management of Fixed Assets.
• Managing varied responsibilities affecting the fiscal and financial operations of the respective work unit or involvement in the budget process.
• Monitoring and reconciling facility Inmate Accounting issues.
• Delegating responsibilities to analyze data for accuracy, to problem solve, and to interpret regulations.
• Being accountable for accuracy of entries and reconciliation of data and information.
• Preparing and monitoring Travel Reimbursements for staff as well as monitoring the monthly telephone/cell phone bills for the facility.
• Monitoring and/or reconciling all P-Card purchases per policy for the facility in addition to dealing frequently with facility staff to include Management, Custody, Food Service, Medical/Dental, and Programs regarding purchase orders and/or P-card purchases.
• Communicating effectively and working well with staff at all levels.
• Monitoring and reconciling Budget Monitoring, Budget Reports, Usage Orders for Staff Clothing/Warehouse/Office Supplies.
• Working independently and meeting constant deadlines while performing several tasks simultaneously.
• Serving as back-up to the Accounting Clerk to process the Daily Inmate Trust Fund actions for inmate accounts, processing daily bank deposits, processing DC-440's for Inmate Welfare Expenditures, processing weekly Inmate Money Orders Requests, processing the Monthly Canteen Report, and preparing responses based on research to Inmate Grievances.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees