Accounting Technician I - HYBRID

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounting Technician I to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, and providing training to staff. You'll play a crucial part in maintaining fiscal integrity while working closely with various teams. If you have a passion for numbers and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to conservation and education, where your contributions will help shape the future of North Carolina's natural resources.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and auditing financial transactions.
• Knowledge of basic accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Train Division staff on accounting procedures and guidelines.
• Audit transactions for compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial accuracy

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Associate degree in accounting

High school diploma or GED

Tools

North Carolina Financial Management Systems

MS Excel

Job description

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.

Recruitment Range: $32,639 - $53,000

(This is a range. Selected candidate's salary will be determined within this range
based on qualifications, equity, and funding at the time of hire.)

Clickhereto learn about employee perks and benefits

This position is located at:

Nature Research Center
121 West Jones Street, 2nd Floor
Raleigh, NC 27601

Primary Purpose of Position:

Do you enjoy working with numbers, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting a team with your keen attention to detail? The Division of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking a Accounting Technician I to manage and audit financial transactions, reconcile department accounts, and oversee department Procurement Cards. Your expertise will help maintain fiscal integrity as you respond to inquiries, provide guidance on financial procedures, and train division staff on best practices. If you're passionate about accuracy, organization, and making a positive impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide training/consultation to Division staff to ensure that procedures and guidelines are being adhered to.

• Oversee and work with Division reconcilers via the Division’s Money Counts database for P-Card reconcilement and management to ensure that transactions are processed accurately.

• Audit all transactions to ensure that all Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, as well as the Division of Parks and Recreation policy, processes, and procedures are being adhered to and report any transactions that are deemed to be inappropriate or outside of DNCR and/or DPR policy.

• Work with DNCR’s Procurement Reconciler to address any transactions that need additional research or actions.

• Communicate with division employees, management and the general public responding to inquiries vary from a variety of accounting code sheets, invoices, policy and procedural questions to inquiries that require collaboration and follow-up.

• Oversee the division’s fixed assets by maintaining an up-to-date database, creating fixed asset numbers, inputting new assets, and removing old assets.

• Obtain Notary Public certification to provide support across various sections, including but not limited to, Human Resources, Construction, Major Maintenance, Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, Land Acquisition Team, Law Enforcement Swearing In, etc.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm or 8:30am - 5:30pm.
• Must be able to obtain a Notary Public certification.

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualified candidates must have or be able to:

• Demonstrated experience developing working relationships with various team members across an organization.

  Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting policy, processes, and procedures.
  

• Demonstrated experience recording, compiling, and/or summarizing financial data.

Management Preferences:

• Experience with North Carolina Financial Management Systems and North Carolina Purchasing and Contracting System.
• Experience with managing federal grants; planning and implementing changes to financial systems.
• Experience with MS Excel.

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.

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.

The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.

Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system;

Recreation: To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and

Education: To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage.

To explore NC State Parks visit: https://www.ncdcr.gov/things-to-do/state-parks


TheNorth Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visitwww.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process
Please watch our videohere that walks you through each step of the application process.

Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" willNOT be accepted.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

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. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

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CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Parks and Recreation

Kenedi Small

121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone: [phone]

[e-mail]