Accounting Technician III

State of North Carolina

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will function as a specialized Accounting Technician within the Remittance Processing and Other Accounts Receivable Branch. Job responsibilities include: • Billing and collection activities for ten Divisions of DHHS including Central Administration. Analyzing all payments received to ensure correct deposit information is given to the Accounting Technician daily. • Assists with month end balancing of the North Carolina Financial System, Cash Management, Business Works and daily log distribution and account distribution. • Maintains information pertaining to the type of money being received, NCFS accounting distribution, and contact names. • Refers delinquent accounts to external agencies such as Wake County District Attorney, State contracted collection agencies, the Department of Justice and the Department of Revenue Debt Setoff Program. • Maintains cash receipts logs. • Serves as a technician supporting the daily depository, billing and collection processes. • Assist supervisor with preparing special reports upon request. • Miscellaneous billing between divisions, salary overpayments and payment plan set up for outstanding debts. This position requires considerable judgment and accuracy to ensure all receipts and sales are recorded in accordance with the generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP) and GASB. It utilizes NCFS, ACTS, Excel and Business Works software. This position will also provide customer service/information to businesses/individuals concerning outstanding debt.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in understanding and applying general accounting principles and concepts to include billing, establishing accounts receivables and collection processes.
• Demonstrated experience with balancing and reconciling accounts.
• Experience in gathering and reporting accounting data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven experience working with financial systems and tools (i.e. NCFS, Excel) and modern accounting platforms.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, division/agency representatives and the public.

Responsibilities

• Billing and collection activities for ten Divisions of DHHS including Central Administration.
• Analyzing all payments received to ensure correct deposit information is given to the Accounting Technician daily.
• Assists with month end balancing of the North Carolina Financial System, Cash Management, Business Works and daily log distribution and account distribution.
• Maintains information pertaining to the type of money being received, NCFS accounting distribution, and contact names.
• Refers delinquent accounts to external agencies such as Wake County District Attorney, State contracted collection agencies, the Department of Justice and the Department of Revenue Debt Setoff Program.
• Maintains cash receipts logs.
• Serves as a technician supporting the daily depository, billing and collection processes.
• Assist supervisor with preparing special reports upon request.
• Miscellaneous billing between divisions, salary overpayments and payment plan set up for outstanding debts.
• Provide customer service/information to businesses/individuals concerning outstanding debt.

Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

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