Accounting Technician I Salary $32,703.00 - $51,904.00 Annually Location Scotland County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Department Dept of Public Safety Job Number 18-11751 Closing 1/8/2019 5:00 PM Eastern Description of Work This is a re-post; previous applicants are being considered and do not need to re-apply. This position is located at Scotland Correctional Institution in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Scotland Correctional Institution is a 1,756 bed Close/Medium/Minimum facility housing male inmates. This is a mission critical position to Scotland Correctional Institution. The person in this position will ensure the accuracy and fiscal policy compliance with critical accounting duties, primarily responsible for Trust Fund Accounting, Inmate Welfare Accounting, and Monthly Canteen Reporting for eight canteens as a back-up for the Fiscal Accounting Technician. This position reviews, interprets and applies current policy and procedure applicable to purchasing, accounts payable, and other accounting procedures. This position will analyze data for accuracy, research and problem-solve, and cross train to serve as backup for inmate trust fund accounting. This position will accurately operate a personal computer, mainframe terminal, calculator, copy machine, facsimile machine, and other communication equipment. This position manages spreadsheets and maintains logs of various documents and forms. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed 'eligible' for the position. You must demonstrate through documented experience or provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of ALL KSAs listed. Documented knowledge and application of Departmental Fiscal Policy and Procedures Documented knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Documented experience using both the North Carolina Accounting System (NCAS) and E-Procurement System Documented experience researching and analyzing data Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High school or General Education Development Diploma (GED) and three (3) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information How to Apply: The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified men and women to apply. North Carolina Department of Public Safety uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Online applications are only accepted through . To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application. Any information omitted cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the state application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application. During the online application process if additional documentation is required, attach the documentation at the bottom of Step 4 in the application process. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. If applying for a position certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice-Criminal Justice Standards Division, refer to for specific certification requirements. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety must adhere to the United States Department of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape" under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards at 28 C.F.R. Part 115 Docket No. OAG-131 RIN 1105-AB34. Refer to for hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line Toll Free at (855) 524-5627. If there are any questions specific to this posting you may contact: Rose M. Cuevas Employment Specialist (910) 944-2359 For permanent appointments: State of North Carolina employees have the opportunity to participate in a compelling array of benefits to enhance their quality of life, their health, and their future. Benefits include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. To find out about these, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. 01 To be considered for this position, you must clearly show within the body of the application how you meet the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Competencies and the state mandated Minimum Education / Experience requirements for the vacancy. Have you documented this information in the appropriate areas of the application? Yes No 02 Which of the following best describes your skill in Microsoft Word? No skill with Microsoft Word Beginner (create document, copy, paste, labels and envelopes) Intermediate (utilize styles, format sections) Advanced (create organization chart, insert chart, perform mail merge) 03 Which of the following describes your skill level in Microsoft Excel? No skill with Microsoft Excel Beginner (create document, enter and edit text, SUM, format) Intermediate (utilize functions, sort and filter lists, modify tables) Advanced (pivot charts, queries) 04 Do you have documented experience working with both the North Carolina Accounting System (NCAS) and E-Procurement System? Yes No 05 Your application should reflect all education and professional work experience acquired; including High School and all degrees (omitted information will not be considered). It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided such information within the body of the application? (Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses). Yes No Required Question Agency State of North Carolina Address NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government Website