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State of North Carolina · 2 weeks ago

Accounting Technician III

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$36K/yr - $63K/yr

2+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest agencies in the state, responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of North Carolinians. The Accounting Technician III position leads the Accounts Payable unit, overseeing invoice audits, processing payments, and maintaining compliance with financial policies.

Government

Responsibilities

Audit invoices and reimbursement requests to ensure compliance with State and Federal financial policies

Review and approve invoice batches in accordance with established procedures and payment directives

Monitor match exceptions and incomplete entries in NCAS and follow up to resolve outstanding issues

Review purchase orders for appropriate funding and verify authorization prior to payment processing

Process and track fixed asset forms and documentation to support accurate asset reporting

Manage invoice batches from entry through final payment, ensuring timely closure and proper filing

Apply eligible discounts and document reasons for incomplete status when applicable

Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation for audit readiness

Communicate with division staff, vendors, and budget officers to resolve discrepancies and obtain required documentation

Review and reconcile 1099 reports and monitor travel advance payments to ensure timely recoupment

Qualification

Auditing invoicesProcessing reimbursementsNCAS proficiencyFixed asset managementFinancial record organizationCommunication skills

Required

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 four years of experience in accounting work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Experience auditing and processing high-volume invoices and reimbursement requests using NCAS to ensure compliance with State and Federal financial policies

Experience entering and managing financial transactions and fixed asset documentation in NCFS (Oracle-based system) with intermediate proficiency in system navigation and data accuracy

Experience reviewing and approving invoice batches, applying appropriate coding, verifying funding sources, and ensuring timely payment processing

Experience organizing and maintaining financial records, including batch files and asset forms, to support audit readiness and operational efficiency

Experience communicating with internal divisions, vendors, and budget officers to resolve discrepancies and document financial transactions in accordance with established procedures