Accounting Technician III  Salary $35,984.00 - $62,971.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 25-03085 OOC 60037657 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division

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Opening Date 03/20/2025 Closing Date 4/3/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Accounting Technician III Position Number 60037657 Salary Grade

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BENEFITS QUESTIONS Description of Work •This role is eligible to be Hybrid and has onsite reporting located within Raleigh, NC •The Accounting Technician ensures accurate and timely reimbursement of Federal and State shares of administrative costs to the 100 county Departments of Social Services (DSS) and the 8 county-operated Child Support Enforcement Units. This involves analyzing monthly and year-to-date reimbursement reports, identifying issues, and making necessary adjustments to maintain accurate financial reporting. The position also handles various accounting functions, including journal entries, correcting errors, auditing expenditures, and ensuring compliance with fiscal policies and regulations. Additionally, the role provides technical assistance and guidance to county fiscal and program staff to resolve financial issues and maintain adherence to accounting standards. The position plays an important role in tracking Federal, State, and County funds. Through the use of complex spreadsheets and financial tracking systems, the Accounting Technician ensures proper fund distribution, accurate reporting, and effective reconciliation of disbursing accounts. The role also involves providing clear communication and assistance to both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Duties Include:

Ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly reimbursements for Federal and State administrative costs to county Departments of Social Services (DSS) and Child Support Enforcement Units. Review monthly and year-to-date reimbursement reports to identify and resolve common reporting issues across counties. Maintain and reconcile financial records using the Departmental Accounting System (DAS) and the County Administration Reimbursement System (CARS). Monitor expenditures and fund distributions to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County funding requirements. Utilize complex spreadsheets to track funds and monitor expenditures by program and category. Provide assistance to county fiscal staff on accounting procedures and reporting requirements. Support the implementation of new income maintenance and service programs, developing fiscal training materials as needed. About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): 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. About the NC 

DHHS Information Technology Division:

In collaboration with our partners, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential health and human services. The IT division (ITD) is one of the divisions that report to the Operational Excellence portfolio. The ITD division comprises six sections: Implementation and Operations, Strategy and Workforce, Enterprise Technology, Vendor and Finance, Data and Analytics, and Cyber and Privacy. Team ITD offers the following services but not limited to implementations, operations, project/portfolio management, infrastructure, consulting, business division liaison, digital transformation, IT strategy, enterprise technology, IT contract and vendor management, and data office services.

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 benefits:

https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Experience analyzing and troubleshooting financial discrepancies and resolving reporting issues. Experience applying general accounting principles Proven experience maintaining clear, accurate financial documentation. Demonstrated experience using financial management systems.

Management Preferences:

Experience with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and related accounting practices. Experience with Federal and State funding regulations and compliance standards. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Associate's degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of accounting experience 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 Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The 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. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE:

Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".