What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Technician II position at State of North Carolina?
Description of Work
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Administrative Specialist II, this position will ensure the accuracy and fiscal policy compliance with critical Accounting duties and will primarily be responsible for Trust Fund Accounting, Offender Welfare Accounting, Monthly Canteen Reporting for eight canteens, and serve as a back-up for the Fiscal Accounting Technician. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
This is a RE-POST of position 65010992. Previous applicants MUST RE-APPLY to be considered.
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 1.756 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:
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 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.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Come Join Us To Make A Difference!
Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance and Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs and Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
The Division of Institutions employs over 19,000 staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Lyndsey Schrier at (910) 944-2359.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work/week for participation.
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In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education - including High School, Work Experience - each position should be listed separately, Certificates and Licenses Skills and Additional Information) I acknowledge the requirement.
Which of the following is the highest level of education you have COMPLETED?
If you have an Associate's degree or higher, please indicate your specific major(s). If you do not have a degree, type "N/A."
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If you have experience using NC Department of Adult Correction's Fiscal Policy and Procedures, please describe your experience. If you do not, please type “N/A.”
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If you have experience using an Accounting software and/or system, please describe your experiences. If you do not, please type “N/A.”
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If you have experience using Microsoft Excel, please briefly list and describe what specific tasks you can perform with this software program. If you do not, please type “N/A.”
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If you have experience using Microsoft Word, please briefly list and describe what specific tasks you can perform with this software program. If you do not, please type “N/A.”
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Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)
If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "no," type "N/A."
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Administrative Specialist II, this position will ensure the accuracy and fiscal policy compliance with critical Accounting duties and will primarily be responsible for Trust Fund Accounting, Offender Welfare Accounting, Monthly Canteen Reporting for eight canteens, and serve as a back-up for the Fiscal Accounting Technician. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensuring uniform accounting procedures are followed in processing requisitions, warehouse and contact vendor purchases, and payables.
- Adhering to the Department of Adult Correction (DAC) Fiscal Policies and Procedures while managing in-house procurement systems and processes as an integral part of the checks and balances needed to ensure compliance.
- Reporting financial accounting data, specializing in purchasing and payables, and will be required to perform other accounting duties such as trust fund and canteen reporting.
- Planning organizing, reading, and analyzing data for accuracy. P-Card reconciliation and distribution.
- Interpreting various policies and procedures and problem solving as needed.
- Monitoring the budget and verifying encumbrances and expenditures on a daily basis.
- Disseminating budget information to the Administrative Officer III and preparing budget summary reports at the very least on a monthly basis.
- Recommending budget transfers and monitoring all operational and welfare accounts to ensure funds for purchases are available.
- Maintaining all logs, files, and reports. Functioning independently and possessing good communication skills (both verbally and written).
- Assisting with procurement and payable files.
- Monitoring operational and welfare accounts by reviewing monthly North Carolina Accounting System (NCAS) reports.
- Performing Usage order purchasing from the Central Warehouse.
- Monitoring accounts payable for minor medical expenses.
- Ordering of facility office supplies, performing staff reimbursements, and serving as a back-up to the Trust fund Department.
This is a RE-POST of position 65010992. Previous applicants MUST RE-APPLY to be considered.
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 1.756 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:
- Experience using NC Department of Adult Correction’s Fiscal Policy and Procedures
- Experience using an Accounting software and/or system to perform work
- Experience using Microsoft Excel
- Experience using Microsoft Word
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 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.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Come Join Us To Make A Difference!
Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance and Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs and Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
The Division of Institutions employs over 19,000 staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
- The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.
- Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
- If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Lyndsey Schrier at (910) 944-2359.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work/week for participation.
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In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education - including High School, Work Experience - each position should be listed separately, Certificates and Licenses Skills and Additional Information) I acknowledge the requirement.
- Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements
Which of the following is the highest level of education you have COMPLETED?
- High School Diploma
- GED certificate
- Some college
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
If you have an Associate's degree or higher, please indicate your specific major(s). If you do not have a degree, type "N/A."
04
If you have experience using NC Department of Adult Correction's Fiscal Policy and Procedures, please describe your experience. If you do not, please type “N/A.”
05
If you have experience using an Accounting software and/or system, please describe your experiences. If you do not, please type “N/A.”
06
If you have experience using Microsoft Excel, please briefly list and describe what specific tasks you can perform with this software program. If you do not, please type “N/A.”
07
If you have experience using Microsoft Word, please briefly list and describe what specific tasks you can perform with this software program. If you do not, please type “N/A.”
08
Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "no," type "N/A."
- Required Question
