Accounting Technician III

State of North Carolina

About The Position

This position serves as an Accounting Technician III within the Eastern Regional Office of the DHHS Controller’s Office, providing specialized accounts payable services for multiple state-operated healthcare institutions. The role independently performs technical accounting tasks using the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions including invoices, reimbursements, and procurement card reconciliations. The position requires a strong understanding of governmental accounting procedures, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply financial policies and regulations. Work is performed under general supervision and may involve coordination with purchasing, budget, and facility management staff.

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 processing high-volume accounts payable transactions, including invoice matching, batching, and reconciliation using enterprise financial systems such as NCFS.
Demonstrated Experience in identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial data by applying departmental procedures and interpreting relevant fiscal guidelines.
Hands on experience in maintaining organized financial records and documentation to support audits, reporting requirements, and HIPAA-compliant filing systems.

Responsibilities

Process matching invoices by verifying receipt of goods, reconciling discrepancies, and entering data into NCFS for payment.
Audit and enter direct pay invoices without purchase orders into NCFS after verifying coding and approvals.
Reconcile monthly purchasing card transactions by matching statements with original invoices and verifying account coding.
Prepare and distribute invoices to institutions, agencies, and individuals for services rendered, and maintain payment tracking logs.
Review and process employee reimbursement requests, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with electronic payment requirements.
Enter and reconcile employee travel advance requests in NCFS and ensure timely clearance upon reimbursement.
Order and maintain inventory of office supplies for the Eastern Controller’s Office, including conducting annual inventory.
Assist with petty cash audits for regional institutions in coordination with accounting staff.
Maintain organized filing systems for accounts payable and purchasing card documentation in compliance with HIPAA standards.
Provide backup support to other accounting technicians and assist with special projects, audits, and historical financial research as needed.