Accounting Technician

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Description of Work

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This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit .  

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position.  All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.   

 
Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.  
 
This temporary position is located in 430 N. Salisbury Street - Wake County with the Department of Commerce.

 
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $23.78 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).   
 
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.   

Management Preferences:   

• The Accounting Technician will prepare delinquency reports at the end of each quarter, notifying respective Commission staff of non-compliant companies.
• The Accounting Specialist will also coordinate with Commission Legal staff on cancellations and the Clerk's office regarding orders issued; prepare the deposits; prepare and review outstanding age receivables reports; e-mail quarterly NCUC Regulatory Fee notification to jurisdictional entities.
• This position will update customer accounts, generate financial reports, and assist with monthly closings.
• The position will reconcile monthly and quarterly for proper posting against the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) reports.
• The Accounting Specialist must also be able to present financial information to the Fiscal and Operations Directors in detailed, comprehensive reports derived through the manipulation of the regulatory fee database and other software.

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.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Optional guidelines: *contributing: High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in accounting work. *journey: High school diploma or equivalency and three years of experience in accounting work; or associate's degree in business administration or accounting. *advanced: bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting; or associate's degree in business administration or accounting and one year of 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.

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