Accounting Technician III

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave available

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Accounting Technician for the Remittance Processing and Other Accounts Receivable Branch, located in Raleigh. The role requires careful accounting and customer service for various divisions.

Responsibilities include billing, payments analysis, month-end tasks, and maintaining receivable records using NCFS, ACTS, Excel, and Business Works.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting with two years of accounting experience, or high school/GED with four years of accounting work experience, or an equivalent combo.
• Candidates should be able to apply general accounting principles including billing and receivables.
• Experience balancing and reconciling accounts and reporting accounting data with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Billing and collection activities for ten DHHS divisions including Central Administration.
• Assist with month-end balancing of NCFS, Cash Management, Business Works, and daily log distribution.
• Maintain information on money receipts, accounting distribution, and contact names.
• Refer delinquent accounts to external agencies as needed.
• Maintain cash receipts logs and support daily depository processes.
• Assist supervisor with special reports upon request.
• Handle miscellaneous billing between divisions, salary overpayments, and payment plans.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

NCFS

Excel

Business Works

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NCFS

ACTS

Excel

Business Works

Job description

About Us

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.

Position Description

This position will function as a specialized Accounting Technician within the Remittance Processing and Other Accounts Receivable Branch. Job responsibilities include:

• Billing and collection activities for ten Divisions of DHHS including Central Administration. Analyzing all payments received to ensure correct deposit information is given to the Accounting Technician daily.


• Assists with month end balancing of the North Carolina Financial System, Cash Management, Business Works and daily log distribution and account distribution.


• Maintains information pertaining to the type of money being received, NCFS accounting distribution, and contact names.


• Refers delinquent accounts to external agencies such as Wake County District Attorney, State contracted collection agencies, the Department of Justice and the Department of Revenue Debt Setoff Program.


• Maintains cash receipts logs.


• Serves as a technician supporting the daily depository, billing and collection processes.


• Assist supervisor with preparing special reports upon request.


• Miscellaneous billing between divisions, salary overpayments and payment plan set up for outstanding debts.

This position requires considerable judgment and accuracy to ensure all receipts and sales are recorded in accordance with the generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP) and GASB. It utilizes NCFS, ACTS, Excel and Business Works software. This position will also provide customer service/information to businesses/individuals concerning outstanding debt.

Eligibility & Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in accounting OR High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in accounting work OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in understanding and applying general accounting principles and concepts to include billing, establishing accounts receivables and collection processes.


• Demonstrated experience with balancing and reconciling accounts.


• Experience in gathering and reporting accounting data with accuracy and attention to detail.


• Proven experience working with financial systems and tools (i.e. NCFS, Excel) and modern accounting platforms.


• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, division/agency representatives and the public.

Salary

Salary Grade Range: $37,377.00-$65,408.00

Recruitment Range: $45,999.00-$55,576.00

Location and Working Arrangement

This role is eligible to be hybrid and requires onsite reporting located within Raleigh, NC.

Benefits

• Health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).


• Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.


• Paid parental leave available to eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Public notice that 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. DHHS 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. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Background Check Policy

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered \"Positions of Trust\" will be subject to a criminal background check.

Veteran 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), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Contact

Questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Application Deadline

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM the Night Before The End Date.