Hybrid Public Health Accounting Specialist

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

State Health Plan / Employee Benefits

Paid vacation and leave

Job summary

State of North Carolina is seeking an Administrative Associate I (S) to support the Operations Unit of the NC State Laboratory of Public Health. The role handles accounts payable/receivable, deposits, fixed assets, travel documentation, and invoicing in a structured financial workflow.

The position is on-site with two teleworking days weekly and reports to the Accounting Supervisor. Heralded by strong MS Office skills and NCFS familiarity, this role is federally funded and offers hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Preference for experience with accounts payable/receivable and financial reconciliations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable: record payments, update logs, support timely receipt collection.
• Process accounts payable: validate invoices, prepare payment documents, ensure correct coding.
• Reconcile invoices with purchase orders by coordinating with vendors and staff.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies by reviewing documentation and coordinating corrective steps.
• Track fixed assets and maintain asset documentation.
• Support receipt-collection efforts, including Medicaid and other payments.
• Prepare deposits and travel reimbursements with proper records.
• Process newborn screening invoices and monthly laboratory invoices.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Invoice reconciliation

Deposit processing

Travel reimbursements

Newborn invoicing

NCFS experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

North Carolina Financial System (NCFS)

Accounting software

Job description

State of North Carolina is seeking an Administrative Associate I (S) to support the Operations Unit of the NC State Laboratory of Public Health. The role handles accounts payable/receivable, deposits, fixed assets, travel documentation, and invoicing in a structured financial workflow.

The position is on-site with two teleworking days weekly and reports to the Accounting Supervisor. Heralded by strong MS Office skills and NCFS familiarity, this role is federally funded and offers hybrid work.