State of North Carolina Government

Accounting Technician III

North Carolina Hybrid Full-time

Location: Wake County, NC

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER

Job Classification Title

Accounting Technician III (S)

Position Number

60037534

Grade

NC07

About Us

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 will function as a specialized Accounting Technician within the Remittance Processing and Other Accounts Receivable Branch. Job responsibilities include:

  • Billing and collection activities for ten Divisions of DHHS including Central Administration. Analyzing all payments received to ensure correct deposit information is given to the Accounting Technician daily.
  • Assists with month end balancing of the North Carolina Financial System, Cash Management, Business Works and daily log distribution and account distribution.
  • Maintains information pertaining to the type of money being received, NCFS accounting distribution, and contact names.
  • Refers delinquent accounts to external agencies such as Wake County District Attorney, State contracted collection agencies, the Department of Justice and the Department of Revenue Debt Setoff Program.
  • Maintains cash receipts logs.
  • Serves as a technician supporting the daily depository, billing and collection processes.
  • Assist supervisor with preparing special reports upon request.
  • Miscellaneous billing between divisions, salary overpayments and payment plan set up for outstanding debts.

This position requires considerable judgment and accuracy to ensure all receipts and sales are recorded in accordance with the generally accepted accounting procedures (GAAP) and GASB. It utilizes NCFS, ACTS, Excel and Business Works software. This position will also provide customer service/information to businesses/individuals concerning outstanding debt.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $37,377.00 - $65,408.00

Recruitment Range: $37,377.00 - $65,408.00

Job description provided by State of North Carolina.
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