Accounting Technician III

** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER
** Job Classification Title
** Accounting Technician III (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC07

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.
** Description of Work
** 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.
Key

Duties Include:

– 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.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences**##
* Salary Range: $35,984.00- $62,971.00
** Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
** The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
** 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.##
** The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date**##
** About DHHS Office of the Controller:
** The Office of the Controller sets and interprets all accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures for the Department as authorized by the rules and regulations of the Office of the State Controller and state statutes and executes all accounting transactions for DHHS.##
** Supplemental Contact Information:
** The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces…