UPD Accounting Technician

State Treasurer; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework option

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Retirement plans

Job summary

North Carolina Department of State Treasurer is seeking an Accounting Technician III to manage Escheat and statewide accounting tasks. The role involves AR, bank reconciliation, cash management, and general ledger work in coordination with UPD, SLGFD, and other state offices.

Essential duties include month-end closes, daily deposits, and producing ACFR-related reports. Some on-site work is required during crises; a hybrid telework option is available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability at intermediate level using state or local accounting systems to enter, track and reconcile financial transactions.
• Demonstrated experience processing checks.
• Demonstrated experience with Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Payment Processing - Manual, Deposit of Checks and other Deposits, Premiums and claims refund daily deposits.
• Receiving, certifying and recording Unclaimed Property Division daily deposits and returns.
• Month-end close-out including balancing of accounts and bank reconciliation for Unclaimed Property Division.
• Prepares monthly and annual reporting for Unclaimed Property Division fund including ACFR portion.
• Prepares Forecast document containing financial results and the annual Escheats Collections worksheet.

Skills

Intermediate accounting systems

Check processing

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Agency Dept of State Treasurer Division Financial Operations Division

Job Classification Title Accounting Technician III (S) Position Number 60009278 Grade NC07

About Us

Our mission is to preserve, protect and sustain the state’s pension and healthcare plans, generate investment returns in excess of comparable public pensions, properly account for and report on all funds that are deposited, invested, and disbursed through the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, assure the financially sound issuance of debt for state and local governments, maintain the state’s “AAA” bond rating, and provide exemplary service across all divisions of the Department.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this professional level position is performing the accounting for the Escheat fund and other Statewide Accounting functions and tasks including but not limited to accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, cash management and general ledger for the Department of State Treasurer. This position works closely with Unclaimed Property (UPD), State and Local Government Financial Division (SLGFD), external State agencies such as Register of Deeds and DOT, as well as other divisions in the State Treasurer Department and Office of State Controller. This position reports to the Statewide Accounting Manager in the Financial Operations Division.

Duties in this position are considered essential to operations for the Department of State Treasurer. This may require mandatory, on site work during adverse or crisis situations. Essential duties are a condition of continued employment. This position is considered an essential position within FOD of the Department of State Treasurer, including but not limited to the following business processes:

• Vendor Payment Processing - Manual, Deposit of Checks and other Deposits, Premiums and claims refund daily deposits.

Receiving, certifying and recording of Unclaimed Property Division daily deposits and returns. Processing and printing of Unclaimed Property Division claimant checks and recording related activity in NCFS. Performs month-end close-out including balancing of accounts and bank reconciliation of the Unclaimed Property Division fund. Prepares monthly and annual reporting for the Unclaimed Property Division fund including the ACFR portion for Unclaimed Property Division. Prepares the Forecast document containing financial results, the annual Escheats Collections worksheet, and various elements contributing to the Department's annual ACFR packages.

Qualified Applicants

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Demonstrated ability at intermediate level using state or local accounting systems to enter, track and reconcile financial transactions.
• Demonstrated experience processing checks.
• Demonstrated experience with Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Management Preferences: Prefer two years of experience utilizing NCFS accounting system. Knowledge of and experience with year-end ACFR process.

Inquiries and applications will be kept strictly confidential.

Salary

The anticipated hiring rate for this position is up to $59,696.00, based on available funding and internal equity considerations.

Salary Range - $37,377.00-$65,408.00 Position is Subject to FLSA Overtime

This position may be assigned additional job functions as needed. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice based on business conditions or as required by the agency to fulfill its mission.

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, years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. The minimum Education and Experience is an 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.

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit https://studentaid.gov/ to learn more.

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of State Treasurer trusts our employees to be self‑motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

NC State Health Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NC Flex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre‑tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity

The North Carolina Department of State Treasurer (DST) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

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.

Background Check

Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. 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 qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources 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.

Degree/College Credit Verification Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. 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), 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.

Background Check The selected candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check through Castle Branch. One or more of the following may also be reviewed, depending on the nature and requirements of the position: employment history, professional references, credit history, and educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript). The selected candidate will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. All offers of employment are conditional until the satisfactory completion of the background check.

Contact Information: If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please email the NC Department of State Treasurer at [e-mail]. The Department of State Treasurer's campus is located on Atlantic Avenue, is surrounded by many shopping centers and restaurants, has access to a 24-hour 7-day a week free gym on the campus, and has free employee parking.