Accounting Technician II

Adult Correction; Snow Hill (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Adult Correction is seeking an Accounting Technician II to monitor expenditures and manage fiscal transactions at Eastern Correctional Institution. The role maintains ledgers, tracks purchases, and supports budget reconciliation with institutional staff.

The position requires related accounting experience or an Associate’s degree in Accounting and offers state benefits, with opportunity for professional growth within a large state agency.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience in accounting work.
• Experience with general ledger, accounts payable, and budget tracking is preferred.
• Strong communication and document management skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control institutional expenditures and assist Administrative Officer III with fiscal transactions.
• Maintain the general ledger, track purchase orders, requisitions, and contracts.
• Reconcile and monitor budgets; interact with staff and management for spending and reporting.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain best prices and terms for the State.
• Produce comparative and statistical information for budgeting and management decisions.

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting

Three years accounting experience

High school diploma or GED + three years accounting experience

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Accounting Technician II (S) Position Number 60068390 Grade NC06

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 Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Duties of this position are to monitor and control all institutional expenditures and assist the Administrative Officer III in performing all fiscal transactions at Eastern Correctional Institution.
• Maintains general ledger which will include pertinent budget information for all purchase orders, requisitions and contracts, so that current amounts expended and encumbered by line item can be accessed as needed.
• This position monitors balances and controls the institutional budget.
• He/she will be required to reconcile the budget.
• This position deals frequently with institutional staff, particularly institutional management from the Custody and Programs sections for the processing of purchase orders, contracts as well as backup to Inmate Trust Fund and Incentive wage.
• This position is also responsible for negotiating contracts with various suppliers and service providers, endeavoring to get the best prices and terms for the State.
• This position monitors all Welfare expenditures, expense vouchers, telephone bills, contracts.
• This position helps in annual, expansion and emergency budget preparation and projects expenditure requirements over various time periods.
• This position produces comparative and statistical information for the Administrative Officer III to use in reporting to his/her supervisors and for use in management decisions.
• Must be able to work independently and meet constant deadlines while performing several tasks simultaneously.

Salary Grade: $35,596-$62,294

Anticipated Vacancy Date: 10/05/2026 The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Documented composition and communication skills (written and oral)
• Documented proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel Office programs
• Documented knowledge of E-Procurement, NCAS or other accounting system

State Benefits Information:

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

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Supplemental Application Information:

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.

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

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 a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of 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.

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.

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’s degree in Accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of accounting experience; or High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three 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.

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs