Accounting Technician (Travel)

The Accounting Technician I position is located within the NC Department of Adult Correction (DAC) - Controller's Office. The Travel Accounting Technician performs accounts payable duties with a significant portion of time devoted to processing hotel direct bills, employee's travel, and non-travel related reimbursements. This includes auditing and processing hotel and employee payments for all DAC Divisions.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Receive and audit employee reimbursements in accordance with Accounts Payable Policy, Travel Policy, and OSBM Manual

• Analyze request for appropriate documentation, CNTR001, CNTR003, and CNTR005 etc., approvals and accounting structure

• Process direct and matching invoices for payment

• Work with divisions, units, and/or sections to resolve issues prior to processing payment

• Validate account, budget fund, and agency management unit to ensure expenses are accurately posted to financials

• Verify supplier/employee documentation to supplier/employee in NCFS to ensure payment is disbursed correct supplier and site

• In accordance with fiscal policy, this position will reimburse hotels for direct bills

• Review supplier statements, request invoices, identify, and resolve issues prior to payment

• Research and resolve issues with duplicate payments and credits

• Effectively communicate with DAC staff, suppliers, auditors, and manager, etc.

This position is eligible for a flexible/hybrid telework schedule under the State of NC Telework Program.  

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.  

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 the 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:

• Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles and processes

• Experience with recording, compiling, summarizing and/ or analyzing data

• Demonstrated knowledge of Excel spreadsheets functions (such as, importing/exporting data, VLOOKUP, data sorting etc.)

Management Preferences (preferred but not required):    

• NCFS or Oracle based accounting experience

• Proficiency in communicating effectively both orally and in writing

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and explain policies and regulations

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 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) equivalent combination of education and experience

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 & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

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 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

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 Anchal Mishra at anchal.mishra@dac.nc.gov.