Accounting Technician III (State Aid Funds Accounting Technician)
Employer
Job Location
200 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Clerical
Application Period
Closes: Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
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 three years of experience in accounting work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Position Description
~ANTICIPATED VACANCY~
This position is responsible for working collaboratively with the Director and other accounting staff within the State-Aid Unit, maintaining a comprehensive base of financial data, accounting policies and procedures and providing technical assistance to the 58 community colleges of North Carolina.
Duties include community college budget monitoring, troubleshooting, reconciling and reporting expenditure and revenue general ledger activity, completion of bank reconciliations and daily posting of college revenue receipts in the North Carolina Financial System. Interprets and communicates applicable federal and state rules, regulations and guidelines to the 58 community colleges and community-based organizations (CBO) fiscal personnel. Serves as a backup to the Accountant II.
In collaboration with the State-Aid unit, this position ensures that the 58 community colleges submit monthly financial reports in a timely manner, verifies the accuracy of the reports and reconciles state bank accounts with the Office of the State Treasurer.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Considerable knowledge of accounting methods, procedures and accounting practices.
- Ability to accurately compile, research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconcile general ledger account data.
- Ability to accurately prepare fiscal reports and analyze financial statement data.
- Ability to present financial information clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with representatives of college business office and state agency staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form including the ability to use communication to advise college and community-based personnel.
PREFERENCES: Preference will be given to applicants with a thorough knowledge of community college general ledger activity, business processes, CBO experience, experience in governmental accounting and a general knowledge of computerized financial applications (more specifically the NC community colleges’ accounting system); and proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word applications. The person in this position must be able to work independently and under pressure.
How to Apply
The North Carolina Community College System Office uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions SUBJECT to the Office of State Human Resources Act (OSHR) with highly qualified individuals.
Individuals interested in applying for this position must complete the online process at https://www.nc.gov/jobs, Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Work history and credentials must appear on the application to receive consideration during the selection process.
Job Post Contact
CAROLE COX-CARROLL, RECRUITMENT ADMINISTRATOR
North Carolina Community College System
Human Resources | Caswell Building
5001 Mail Service Center | Raleigh, NC 27699-5001
Phone: (919) 807-7177 | Fax: (919) 807-7222
Email: cox-carrollc@nccommunitycolleges.edu