Accounting Technician II

Location: Wake County, NC

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Financial Services

Job Classification Title

Accounting Technician II (S)

Position Number

60036005

Grade

NC06

About Us

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs.

DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Description of Work

• This posting is for multiple vacancies positions: 60036005 and 60036008 *

The Accounts Payable Technician II position reports directly to the Accounts Payable Supervisor within the Financial Services Division (FSD). The primary purpose of this position is to provide accounts payable support to the department by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS). This position works independently while adhering to established policies, procedures, and internal controls.

The Accounting Technician is responsible for responding promptly to management assignments, addressing division inquiries, and maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding payment processing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices, contract payments, and other payment transactions accurately and timely within NCFS
• Review and verify supporting documentation to ensure compliance with departmental policies, state regulations, and accounting requirements
• Research, resolve, and respond to inquiries from vendors, employees, program staff, and management regarding payment status and accounts payable processes
• Process employee travel reimbursements and expense-related transactions in accordance with state travel policies and departmental procedures.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers while maintaining confidentiality of financial information.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
• Recruitment Range: $35,596.00 - $53,000.00