Accounting Technician II

Commerce • Wake County, NC

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About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.
This position will provide fiscal and compliance support for the following programs Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Community Development Block Grant – COVID (CDBG-CV), Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), and Main Street & Rural Planning (MSRP). The incumbent will be responsible for reviewing and processing employee expense reports, motor fleet billing, processing of payments for direct and/or matching vendor invoices, grantee request for federal funds, payment verification status via North Carolina Finance System (NCFS), the submission and follow up of vendor setups in National Carolina Finance System (NCFS). This position will also be tasked with cash receipts, reconciliation of financial records, preparation of financial reports, and procurement. Full description will be contained in the position description form.
Division of Rural & Economic Development The Rural Economic Development Division (REDD)'s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funding is available to local units of government and municipalities for projects to enhance the vitality of communities through the provision of decent housing and suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities. CDBG program funds primarily serve individuals and households with low and moderate incomes.

Requirements

• To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form.
• Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
• We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application
• 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

• Demonstrated experience working with federal grants and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with data entry management
• Demonstrated experience with reconciliation, financial and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience with State or Federal financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• reviewing and processing employee expense reports
• motor fleet billing
• processing of payments for direct and/or matching vendor invoices
• grantee request for federal funds
• payment verification status via North Carolina Finance System (NCFS)
• the submission and follow up of vendor setups in National Carolina Finance System (NCFS)
• cash receipts
• reconciliation of financial records
• preparation of financial reports
• procurement

Benefits

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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