Accounting Technician III

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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. Description of Work This position functions as an Accounting Technician III in the NCFS Interfacing Subsystems Unit. This unit is within the AFM Subsystems section of the DHHS Office of Controller. The purpose of this position is to ensure timely reimbursement of the Child Day Care Subsidy Services with the Division of Child Development, to process and record in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) payments for these services; to make payments through NC FAST to FIS for the purpose of daycare within the respective county. This is a multi-step process which includes the editing and approval and recording payments into NCFS, ensuring that overpayments are not made. There are numerous funding sources to support these services such as Child Care Development Funds, Social Services Block Grants, Smart Start and various other state funds. Because of these numerous funding sources, there are multiple combinations which require detailed tracking. This position is also responsible for posting and reconciling the subsidy payments that are entered into NCFS. This position is responsible for encumbering and unencumbering budgeted funds supporting the subsidized childcare payments in NCFS. This position will be required to utilize MS applications to verify and enter details into excel spreadsheets and establish/build spreadsheets to track payments and for other tasks. In addition, this position will be responsible for utilizing ACTS and Core Banking for Child Support payment affidavits and cancellations as well as being a backup to the BE Accounting Specialist. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $37,377.00 - $65,408.00 Recruitment Range: $45,999.00 - $53,957.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Experience applying general accounting principles and concepts (GAAP) Demonstrated experience in balancing accounts, reconciliations, and accounting journal entries Experience working with grant financials and accounting Management Preferences Documented experience working in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) Document experience working with QuickBooks Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word and Excel The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC About the Office of the Secretary The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department's mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary's Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact. About DHHS Office of the Controller The Office of the Controller sets and interprets all accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures for the Department as authorized by the rules and regulations of the Office of the State Controller and state statutes and executes all accounting transactions for DHHS. Compensation and Benefits The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex 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. Visit website for State Benefits . Supplemental Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 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 proces

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Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER Job Classification Title Accounting Technician III (S) Position Number 60037678 Grade NC07

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