ACCOUNTING CLERK I Piedmont Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the State of North Carolina at Piedmont Correctional Institution in Salisbury as an Accounts Payable specialist. This full-time position involves processing invoices, managing purchase orders, and working collaboratively with institutional staff. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong accounting knowledge and effective communication skills.

Benefits

State Benefits

Qualifications

• Documented knowledge of accounting methods and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable procedures and process invoices.
• Prepare purchase order requests and track requisitions.
• Respond to inquiries and grievance resolutions.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting methods

Ability to meet deadlines

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This is a position at Piedmont Correctional Institution located in Salisbury, N.C. (Rowan County), which is a Medium male prison facility housing 800 inmates.

This position oversees the Accounts Payable procedures for the facility. Duties of this position are to process all invoices for payment utilizing NCFS and preparation of purchase order requests. Enter and track requisitions utilizing e procurement and NCFS. Responsible for monthly budget reports, processing CNTR5 payments and entering and monitoring usage orders, manages and monitors purchase cards and performs monthly reconciliation of those accounts. This position is responsible for completing several reports and responding to inmate inquiries and grievances. This person must be able to work independently be able to meet constant deadlines while performing several tasks simultaneously. This position deals frequently with institutional staff regarding purchase orders and/or P-card purchases. This position has frequent contact with NCDAC staff relative to Inmate Trust Fund and with outside vendors regarding Purchase Orders, and P-Card purchases. This position must be able to communicate well and work well with staff at all levels. This position is the back up for the Trust Fund clerk and will be involved in cross-training with this position to include but not limited to the Inmate Banking System.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

**Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.**

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC02. 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.

“As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state’s pay plans which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range(s) will be $31,200-$49,340.”

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. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/orKnowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

Note: To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

Documented knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices needed to perform the work.

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an 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.

The Division of Institutionsemploys 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION

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 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 aDD-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.

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 Kathy Fox at 828-757-5738.