UPD Accounting Technician

Agency Dept of State Treasurer Division Financial  Operations Division Job Classification Title Accounting Technician III (S)
Position NumberGradeNC
07

About UsOur mission is to preserve, protect and sustain the state’s pension and healthcare plans, generate investment returns in excess of comparable public pensions, properly account for and report on all funds that are deposited, invested, and disbursed through the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, assure the financially sound issuance of debt for state and local governments, maintain the state’s “AAA” bond rating, and provide exemplary service across all divisions of the Department.

Description of Work The primary purpose of this professional level position is performing the accounting for the Escheat fund and other Statewide Accounting functions and tasks including but not limited to accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, cash management and general ledger for the Department of State Treasurer. This position works closely with Unclaimed Property (UPD), State and Local Government Financial Division (SLGFD), external State agencies such as Register of Deeds and DOT, as well as other divisions in the State Treasurer Department and Office of State Controller.

This position reports to the Statewide Accounting Manager in the Financial Operations Division.

Duties in this position are considered essential to operations for the Department of State Treasurer. This may require mandatory, on site work during adverse or crisis situations. Essential duties are a condition of continued employment. This position is considered an essential position within FOD of the Department of State Treasurer, including but not limited to the following business processes:
Vendor Payment Processing - Manual, Deposit of Checks and other Deposits, Premiums and claims refund daily deposits.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
* The anticipated hiring rate for this position is up to $59,696.00 , based on available funding and internal equity considerations.
* Description of Work Receiving, certifying and recording of Unclaimed Property Division daily deposits and returns.

Processing and printing of Unclaimed Property Division claimant checks and recording related activity in NCFS.Performs month-end close-out including balancing of accounts and bank reconciliation of the Unclaimed Property Division fund.

Prepares monthly and annual reporting for the Unclaimed Property Division fund including the ACFR portion for Unclaimed Property Division.

Prepares the Forecast document containing financial results, the annual Escheats Collections worksheet, and various elements contributing to the Department's annual ACFR packages.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

Demonstrated ability at intermediate level using state or local accounting systems to enter, track and reconcile financial transactions.

Demonstrated experience processing checks.

Demonstrated experience with Excel and Word.

Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

Management Preferences:

Prefer two years of experience utilizing NCFS accounting system.

Knowledge of and experience with year-end ACFR process.

Inquiries and applications will be kept strictly confidential.

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

Position is Subject to FLSA Overtime This position may be assigned additional job functions as needed. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time…