Accounting Technician II (Temporary)

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Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit.

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governors Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agencys culture process procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located at 217 W. Jones Street Raleigh - Wake County with the Department of Environmental Quality.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $21.63 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Positions in this class are responsible for accurately performing accounting work involving the maintenance and reporting of financial accounting data. Positions in this class are primarily responsible for reviewing and processing documents such as expense vouchers; invoices; and purchase orders. Positions in this class are responsible for billing receipts deposits expenditures reconciliation of financial statements; ledger posting balancing control; and preparation of financial reports. These positions maintain accounts and general fiscal records for a small or general fund activity; detailed subsidiary ledgers for a major division of a large department; or perform a more limited variety of bookkeeping as a part of the total accounting process of a moderate size accounting unit. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level Accounting Technician or an Accountant.

Management Preferences:

• Working knowledge of accounting methods procedures and accounting practices.
• Knowledge of accounting and other software (e.g.: ERP Excel Word Access).
• Ability to understand interpret and apply the laws and regulations pertaining to financial records.
• Ability to use a calculating or adding machine in recording financial data or making computations.
• Ability to prepare standard financial statements and reports.
• Ability to identify and correct routine and recurring financial problems referring more complex problems to a higher level.
• Ability to present financial information clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
• Ability to verify accounting documents and forms for accuracy and completeness.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associates degree in Accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of accounting experience; or High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience in accounting work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

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