Job Description

Agency Adult Correction
Division Operations
Job Classification Title Accounting Technician II (S)
Position Number 60064022
Grade NC06
About Us
NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work Salary Range:
$34,270 - $59,973
Reporting to the Administrative Officer II, this position will function in the Accounting Department of a male medium custody correctional facility. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensuring uniform accounting procedures are followed in processing requisitions, warehouse and contract vendor purchases, and payables.
- Adhering to Department of Adult Correction (DAC) Fiscal Policies and Procedures, while managing in-house procurement systems and processes, as an integral part of the checks and balances needed to ensure compliance.
- Reporting financial accounting data and specializing in purchasing and payables but will be required to perform other accounting duties such as trust fund and canteen reporting.
- Controlling Fixed Assets to ensure accountability of all equipment assigned to the facility.
- Planning, organizing, reading, and analyzing data for accuracy.
- Problem solving and interpreting various policies and procedures.
- Monitoring the budget and verifying encumbrances and expenditures on a daily basis.
- Disseminating budget information to the Administrative Officer III and preparing budget summary reports at least monthly.
- Recommending budget transfers and monitoring all operational and welfare accounts to ensure funds for purchases are available.
- Maintaining all logs, files, and reports.
- Assisting with procurement and payable files.
- Monitoring operational and welfare accounts by reviewing monthly North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) reports.
- Functioning independently and possessing good communication skills (both verbally and written).
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Management Preferences:

• Documented knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and practices
• Experience using Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Microsoft Word

This is a RE-POST of position 60064022. Previous applicants MUST RE-APPLY to be considered.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with .
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC06. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
About Albemarle Correctional Institution:
Albemarle Correctional Institution is located in Badin, North Carolina and houses up to 856 male offenders in a medium custody facility.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Associate's degree in Accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of accounting experience
Or
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three 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.
Recruiter: Lyndsey Schrier
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