Accounting Technician

State of North Carolina

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The primary purpose of the Accounting Technician position is to perform functions and responsibilities which operate under the areas of DDS Subsystem Unit within the Accounting and Financial Management Subsystem Section. This position's major responsibility is to process Medical Evidence of Record invoices requested through Disability Determination Services (DDS) for the purpose of adjudicating the Social Security Disability claims through DDS NCPS. Medical Evidence of Record invoices include numerous types of letters that are submitted to the medical sources to obtain medical information. Payments to the medical vendors are based on DDS case processing approval for substantive information received. This position is also responsible for data entry of vendor maintenance changes in the DDS subsystems.

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

• Documented experience with accounts payable.
• Demonstrated experience with inspection/review of financial documentation.
• Proven experience with invoices data entry.
• Proven experience with evaluating financial statements/ reports.

Responsibilities

• Process Medical Evidence of Record invoices requested through Disability Determination Services (DDS) for the purpose of adjudicating the Social Security Disability claims through DDS NCPS.
• Payments to the medical vendors are based on DDS case processing approval for substantive information received.
• Responsible for data entry of vendor maintenance changes in the DDS subsystems.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees