NC Department of Health and Human Services
Accounting Technician III
NC Department of Health and Human Services, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
About Us
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.
Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER
Job Classification Title
Accounting Technician III (S)
Position Number
60037628
Grade
NC07
Description Of Work This position serves as an Accounting Technician III within the Eastern Regional Office of the DHHS Controller’s Office, providing specialized accounts payable services for multiple state‑operated healthcare institutions. The role independently performs technical accounting tasks using the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions including invoices, reimbursements, and procurement card reconciliations. The position requires a strong understanding of governmental accounting procedures, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply financial policies and regulations. Work is performed under general supervision and may involve coordination with purchasing, budget, and facility management staff.
Key Duties Include
Process matching invoices by verifying receipt of goods, reconciling discrepancies, and entering data into NCFS for payment.
Audit and enter direct pay invoices without purchase orders into NCFS after verifying coding and approvals.
Reconcile monthly purchasing card transactions by matching statements with original invoices and verifying account coding.
Prepare and distribute invoices to institutions, agencies, and individuals for services rendered, and maintain payment tracking logs.
Review and process employee reimbursement requests, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with electronic payment requirements.
Enter and reconcile employee travel advance requests in NCFS and ensure timely clearance upon reimbursement.
Order and maintain inventory of office supplies for the Eastern Controller’s Office, including conducting annual inventory.
Assist with petty cash audits for regional institutions in coordination with accounting staff.
Maintain organized filing systems for accounts payable and purchasing card documentation in compliance with HIPAA standards.
Provide backup support to other accounting technicians and assist with special projects, audits, and historical financial research as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience in processing high‑volume accounts payable transactions, including invoice matching, batching, and reconciliation using enterprise financial systems such as NCFS.
Demonstrated experience in identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial data by applying departmental procedures and interpreting relevant fiscal guidelines.
Hands‑on experience in maintaining organized financial records and documentation to support audits, reporting requirements, and HIPAA‑compliant filing systems.
Salary Range: $35,984.00 – $62,971.00
Minimum Education And Experience Associate’s degree in Accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in accounting
OR
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four 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.
Contact Information If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.
Veterans’ And National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Posting Deadline The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
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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.
Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER
Job Classification Title
Accounting Technician III (S)
Position Number
60037628
Grade
NC07
Description Of Work This position serves as an Accounting Technician III within the Eastern Regional Office of the DHHS Controller’s Office, providing specialized accounts payable services for multiple state‑operated healthcare institutions. The role independently performs technical accounting tasks using the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions including invoices, reimbursements, and procurement card reconciliations. The position requires a strong understanding of governmental accounting procedures, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply financial policies and regulations. Work is performed under general supervision and may involve coordination with purchasing, budget, and facility management staff.
Key Duties Include
Process matching invoices by verifying receipt of goods, reconciling discrepancies, and entering data into NCFS for payment.
Audit and enter direct pay invoices without purchase orders into NCFS after verifying coding and approvals.
Reconcile monthly purchasing card transactions by matching statements with original invoices and verifying account coding.
Prepare and distribute invoices to institutions, agencies, and individuals for services rendered, and maintain payment tracking logs.
Review and process employee reimbursement requests, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with electronic payment requirements.
Enter and reconcile employee travel advance requests in NCFS and ensure timely clearance upon reimbursement.
Order and maintain inventory of office supplies for the Eastern Controller’s Office, including conducting annual inventory.
Assist with petty cash audits for regional institutions in coordination with accounting staff.
Maintain organized filing systems for accounts payable and purchasing card documentation in compliance with HIPAA standards.
Provide backup support to other accounting technicians and assist with special projects, audits, and historical financial research as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven experience in processing high‑volume accounts payable transactions, including invoice matching, batching, and reconciliation using enterprise financial systems such as NCFS.
Demonstrated experience in identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial data by applying departmental procedures and interpreting relevant fiscal guidelines.
Hands‑on experience in maintaining organized financial records and documentation to support audits, reporting requirements, and HIPAA‑compliant filing systems.
Salary Range: $35,984.00 – $62,971.00
Minimum Education And Experience Associate’s degree in Accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in accounting
OR
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four 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.
Contact Information If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.
Veterans’ And National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Posting Deadline The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
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