Accounting Technician II

Accounting Technician II (S)

The NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs / Military Affairs Division is tasked with 23 specific functions that involve working with federal, state, local, regional, and industry partners to support activities at North Carolina military installations and improve economic outcomes and the quality of life for our military and veteran communities.

The NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs / Veterans Affairs Division, in accordance with Chapter 143, General Statues of North Carolina – assists Veterans, their families, and their dependents in obtaining or maintaining privileges, rights, and benefits to which they are entitled under Federal State or Local laws.

The Accounting Technician II will perform paraprofessional work involving the maintenance, reporting, and processing of financial accounting data in the department. The position will be responsible for analyzing data for accuracy, problem-solving, and interpreting regulations. The position is accountable for the accuracy of entries and reconciliation of data and information. The position will work across multiple accounting functions AP/AR, Purchasing, and Procurement. The position ensures Purchases Orders are entered in E-Pro verifying backup, invoices into SAP correctly by verifying amounts, proper vendor name, remittance address, ensuring correct transactions were used for entry and any other additional pieces of information, and documentation.

The position will also engage in P-Card administration and reconciliation and the process of accounts receivables in NCFS. The position will maintain records and filing and will also serve as administrative office support, correspondence, forms, and reports, for the Department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/ Competencies

• Documented experience administering the agency's cash management functions, including deposits, preparing journal vouchers, aids in maintaining financial records.
• Documented experience processing agency electronic check deposits in Wells Fargo merchant system.
• Documented experience maintaining agency programs revenue reconciliations process. Distribute daily and monthly financial reports and compile statistical data. Assist with month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing.
• Documented experience serving as purchasing and contracts backup, division P-Card processes inclusive or administration, and year-end closeout.
• Experience supporting audit processes by retrieving requested documentation. Complete special projects as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

Associate 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 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.