Accounting Technician III

** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER
** Job Classification Title
** Accounting Technician III (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC07

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
** The Office of Controller sets and interprets all accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures for the Department as authorized by the rules and regulations of the office of the State Controller and State statute; and executes all accounting transactions for DHHS. This position is in the DHHS Controller's Office – Accounts Receivable – Medicaid Branch.
The position is responsible for:  
• Performing accounts receivable and reconciliation activities for Third Party Liability.  
• Establishing receivables, processing receipts, posting payments, and reconciling data for monthly financial close.  
• Creating, updating and maintaining Excel databases to assist in the automation of data and reports.  
• Tracking transactions processed through NCFS.  
• Completing high volume tasks independently, within set time frames, and in compliance with federal and state guidelines.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Salary Grade Range $37,377 - $65,408
**** Recruitment Range $37,377 - $45,999
****** Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours
**** Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
* General knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles and concepts.
* Demonstrated experience with balancing and reconciling accounting transactions/records.
* Ability to maintain accounting office records and reports.
* Computer skills in mainframe systems and Microsoft Excel and Word
* Demonstrated effective communication skills, both oral and written.
** Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing date
**** Position is funded in part through federal funds
**** About DHHS Office of the Controller:
** The Office of the Controller sets and interprets all accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures for the Department as authorized by the rules and regulations of the Office of the State Controller and state statutes and executes all accounting transactions for DHHS.
** Compensation & Benefits:
** The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).  Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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** Supplemental and Contact Information
** The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS: .DHHS

uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised  accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were…