Accounting Technician II

Accounting Technician II (S)

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

This position is in the Accounts Payable Section of the Budget and Finance Division and will handle Accounts Payable activities for assigned divisions within the agency. The selected candidate will be responsible for auditing and processing both matching and direct invoices, processing travel reimbursements, and making timely payments to vendors in accordance with established guidelines per OSBM, OSC, and NCDA policies and procedures. This position will work with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), general ledger and accounts payable modules, as well as the E-Procurement System, and will have personal contact with vendors, division personnel, and all levels of management. The selected candidate must have a strong work ethic and experience working with confidential information. Additional duties will include filing and other duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager. This position is eligible for one telework day after training is complete. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Recruitment Range: $35,596 - $60,000

• Working knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and practices to assist with special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned for the overall success and operation of the Fiscal Unit.
• Ability to research and analyze accounting transactions and make accurate adjustments as needed.
• Experience with online accounting systems along with the strong ability to create, manage, and upload complex spreadsheets in an ERP system
• Ensures compliance with fiscal policies and audit processes to ensure the accounts payable section utilizes the most efficient and effective methods.
• Completed all North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) training modules.

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience. Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. * Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. * Questions regarding this posting? Contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Minimum Education and Experience: 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.