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
** 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 over payments 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: $45,999.00 - $53,957.00
*** 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:
** Proven experience in understanding and applying general accounting principles and concepts to include billing, establishing accounts receivables and collection processes.
* Demonstrated experience with balancing and reconciling accounts.
* Experience in gathering and reporting accounting data with accuracy and attention to detail.
* Proven experience working with financial systems and tools (i.e. NCFS, Excel) and modern accounting platforms.
* Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, division/agency representatives and the public.##
*** The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date***##
*** This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds***##
** This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC**##
** About the Office of the Secretary
** The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department’s mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary’s Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact.##

** Compensation and Benefits
** The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance…