What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician I position at North Carolina Adult Correction?
OPENING DATE
01/20/2025
CLOSING DATE
1/24/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
JOB CLASS TITLE
Accounting Technician I
POSITION NUMBER
65010993
SECTION
Institutions
SALARY GRADE
NC05
Description of Work
Reporting to the Administrative Specialist II, this position will ensure the accuracy and fiscal policy compliance with critical Accounting duties and is primarily responsible for Trust Fund Accounting, Offender Welfare Accounting, Monthly Canteen Reporting for eight canteens, and will serve as a back-up for the Fiscal Accounting Technician. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Reviewing, interpreting, and applying current policy and procedure to applicable purchasing, accounts payable, and other accounting procedures.
Analyzing data for accuracy, researching and problem-solving, and cross training to serve as backup for offender trust fund accounting.
Accurately operating a personal computer, mainframe terminal, calculator, copy machine, facsimile machine, and other communication equipment.
Managing spreadsheets and maintaining logs of various documents and forms.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees:
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
About Scotland Correctional Institution:
Scotland Correctional Institution is located in Laurinburg, North Carolina and houses up to 1,800 male offenders in a close, medium, and minimum custody facility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Knowledge of Accounting methods, procedures, and practices
Experience using Microsoft Excel
Experience using Microsoft Word
Experience using the NC Accounting System (NCAS) / NC Financial System (NCFS)
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Associate's degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution
Or
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in accounting work
Or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31,688.00 - $55,483.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- accounting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $31,688 - $55,483
