Accounting Technician I - Nash Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community/Sen

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

State of North Carolina is seeking an Accounting Technician I to oversee prison canteen operations at Nash Correctional Institution. Responsibilities include inventory control, posting, reporting, and coordination with Trust Fund Accounting to ensure timely payments and audit readiness.

The role requires an Associate degree in Accounting or a HS/GED with two years of accounting experience, with strong Excel and NCFS familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or HS + 2 years accounting experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting practices and Excel is preferred.
• Familiarity with NCFS or similar accounting systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage canteen inventory and reconcile discrepancies with NCFS.
• Maintain inventory records for offender postage stamps.
• Prepare monthly canteen inventory reports with vendor invoices and variances.
• Maintain compliant financial and operational documentation for audits.
• Coordinate with Trust Fund Accounting for vendor payments and deadlines.
• Oversee movement and distribution of supplies within the prison store.
• Supervise incarcerated workers on canteen details and ensure security compliance.
• Handle canteen refunds and assist with asset reporting to Raleigh.

Skills

General accounting practices

Excel

NCFS or accounting system

E-Procurement systems

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

HS diploma or GED + 2 years accounting experience

Tools

NCFS

E-Procurement systems

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Accounting Technician I (S)

Position Number

60059881

Grade

NC05

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Reporting to the Accounting Technician II at a medium custody male correctional facility, this position serves as the Canteen Supervisor and is responsible for managing a state prison’s canteen (commissary) or central storeroom. This role operates like running a model retail business within secured perimeter, providing a vital incentive system for the prison population. Job responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Managing Canteen inventory, monitoring stock levels, and reconciling inventory and invoice discrepancies to ensure accurate financial and inventory records. Inventory counts are entered and verified through the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS).

2. Maintaining accurate inventory records for offender postage stamps, including local and international stamps.

3. Preparing monthly Canteen Inventory Reports, including vendor invoices, damaged or spoiled merchandise, and month-end store variance reports.

4. Maintaining organized and accurate financial, inventory, and operational documentation to support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with departmental requirements.

5. Coordinating closely with Trust Fund Accounting to ensure Canteen vendor payments and checks are processed and mailed within required monthly deadlines.

6. Overseeing the efficient movement of supplies into the prison store room and regulating the accurate distribution of goods (hygiene, apparel and food products).

7. Hiring, scheduling, training, and overseeing incarcerated individuals assigned to canteen work details. Supervisors manage these operations by eliminating blind spots within the canteen area, monitoring behavior while enforcing security protocols to prevent larceny and contraband trade. Ensuring total compliance under NCDAC facility guidelines.

8. Processing and issuing Canteen refunds to offenders in accordance with applicable procedures.

9. Monitoring, preparing, and submitting Fixed Asset Reports to Raleigh in accordance with established reporting requirements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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 but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented knowledge of general accounting practices.
• Documented working knowledge using Microsoft Excel.
• Documented knowledge of E-Procurement, NCFS or other accounting system.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Salary Range : $33,902 - $59,327

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above.

This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina State Government Employees, And Eligible State Government Reduction in Force (RIF) Candidates From North Carolina State Government, or Current Temporary Employees.

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withestablished working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business needs.

About Nash Correctional Institution

Nash Correctional Institution is a medium custody facility located in Nashville, Nash County NC. It houses approximately 654 male offenders. The facility provides offender labor to two Correction Enterprises operations located on site: the Optical Plant and the Print Plant. The Optical Plant manufactures eyeglasses for customers such as Medicaid and the Division of Services for the Blind. The Print Plant is a full-service print shop dedicated to printing services for state government agencies, public school systems, state community colleges and universities, and non-profit organizations.

Supplemental Application Information

Application Process

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicantsmay subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

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. ALL applicants must:

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)

• Pass a criminal background check

• Produce a negative drug screening result

• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations

• Possess a valid driver’s license

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4Form(Certificateof Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• 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 members 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.

PREA Requirement

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

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Contact Information

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at [e-mail] or by phone at 919-582-6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.)

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate degree in Accounting from an appropriately accredited institution, OR High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND two (2) years of experience in accounting work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Celeste Renee Robinson

Email:

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