Water Commissioner - Accountant Technician - Non-Classified

Under general supervision, Accountant Technician 2’s perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. Incumbents will typically supervise lower level accounting positions. The class is distinguished from Accountant Technician 1’s and 3’s by the size of the department or division and complexity of accounting requirements of the agency for which responsible. Incumbents are typically responsible for two or more fiscal areas in a medium or large agency or for one very complex accounting function in a large department.

This is the journey level in the series. Representative duties at a college or university may also include:
Increased complexity of technical accounting work is found through management of an accounting function(s) that spans the entire college or university, such as reconciliation of the single bank account for the university through which all monies flow or calculation, collection, distribution and reporting of facilities and administrative costs collected from grant funds.

The Division of Water Resources (NDWR) is seeking an Account Technician 2 to support division wide fiscal operations across multiple budget accounts. This position performs technical accounts maintenance in an environment involving grant reporting, cost allocations, complex fund accounting, and external reporting requirements. Key duties include performing weekly reconciliations and resolving discrepancies; reviewing, coding, and approving accounts payable and receivable transactions in Advantage, the State electronic purchasing system, and the State procurement card system;

maintaining revenue ledgers and preparing deposits; and processing shared and salary cost allocations in accordance with approved plans and grant terms. The role also updates internal budget tracking and projection reports, compiles information for fiscal reporting and reimbursements, assists with grant draw and reimbursement packets, supports audit requests, and monitors compliance with State and federal statutes, the State Administrative Manual (SAM), internal controls, and division policies.

The position provides transactional guidance to program staff and serves as a fiscal liaison to field offices while promoting accuracy, timeliness, and ongoing process improvement.

-Manage accounts payable (AP) and receivable (AR) processes, ensuring accurate review, approval, and timely processing of payment vouchers billing claims and deposits in Advantage, ePro, and Bank of America (BoA) Travel Card and P-Card transactions to ensure compliance with fiscal procedures, State Administrative Manual (SAM) policies, and internal controls. Maintain accurate and up-to-date ledgers to ensure financial integrity, proper coding, and compliance with established guidelines and internal controls.

Ensure all approvals are timely, accurate, and in compliance with applicable fiscal standards.

-Reconcile weekly Budget Status Reports (BSRs) from DAWN, identify and resolve discrepancies, and prepare and post correcting Journal Voucher Data Entry (JVD) transactions. Prepare and maintain "Sources and Uses" spreadsheets for non-executive budget accounts, ensuring financial data is complete, accurate, and clearly presented. Update the revenue collection recap regularly and maintain thorough, audit-ready records for reporting.

-Process shared cost allocations and non-classified employee salary allocations with precision, ensuring accurate distribution across budget accounts. This includes performing detailed calculations and adhering to internal and external policies to maintain fiscal accountability.

-Develop, maintain, and update procedural manuals for financial processes. Ensure adherence to State and federal regulations, SAM, and agency guidelines. Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and auditability of all financial transactions.

-Coordinate and communicate effectively with colleagues, program staff, and management to support efficient fiscal operations. Provide timely updates on process improvements, discrepancies, and resolutions. Foster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient fiscal processing.

-Analyze complex fiscal data to identify and resolve discrepancies. Use…