Accounting Clerk I Salary $27,780.00 - $44,091.00 Annually Location Harnett County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Department Dept of Public Safety Job Number 19-00028 Closing 1/9/2019 5:00 PM Eastern Description of Work This position is located at Harnett Correctional Institution, Lillington, NC, Harnett County Salary Grade: GN05 Salary Range: $31,200 - $44,091 This position is located at Harnett Correctional Institution, Lillington, NC, Harnett County. The position assists and reports directly to the Administrative Officer III and will provide accounting and clerical support to the Administrative Services section. This position maintains records using a personal computer, and systematic filing system. Position tracks all purchase requests utilizing excel spreadsheet to ensure appropriate approvals are obtained prior to procurement of good/services. Position will utilize the North Carolina Accounting System (NCAS), frequently, to track the facility budget. Will enter all approved requests into excel spreadsheet to ensure accurate and up-to-date report on availability of funds. Serves as a backup to Accounting Technicians in the areas of trust fund, accounts payable, and other accounting functions. Frequent use of word, access, and excel. Position will perform extensive data input, produce and create forms, compose memos, letters and other type correspondence. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed . Documented knowledge of general accounting methods, procedures, and practices Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High school or General Education Development Diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Management Preferences: Currently DPS employee Advanced skills and experience in Excel, Word, and Access Supplemental and Contact Information The N.C. Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified men and women to apply. DPS 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 Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the state application. Embedded or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State of North Carolina application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form. Any information omitted cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214 (member's copy 4 only), 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. If applying for a position certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice-Criminal Justice Standards Division, refer to for specific certification requirements. The N.C. 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 N.C. Department of Public Safety. 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 and click "Application Status." To create an account please follow this link for instructions Contact Information: David C. Major 919-582-6110 For technical assistance with completing the application please contact our applicant customer support line at 855-524-5627. 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 Are you currently employed by the NC Department of Public Safety? Yes No 02 Are you currently (or previously) an Accounting Clerk or Accounting Technician? Yes No 03 Do you have an associate degree in Accounting or a related field? Yes No 04 Do you have a bachelor's degree or above in Accounting or a related field? Yes No 05 Do you have experience using the North Carolina Accounting System (NCAS)? Yes No 06 Do you have bookkeeping and/or accounting experience? Yes No 07 How many years of accounting/bookkeeping experience do you have? None Less than two (2) years experience 2 - 4 years experience 5 - 7 years experience 8 or more years experience 08 How many years of office assistant/secretarial experience do you have? 0-1 year 2 - 4 years 5 - 7 years 8 -10 years more than 10 years None of the above 09 Do you have experience working in a prison? Yes No 10 Which of the following best describes your level of experience using Beacon? None Limited Intermediate Advanced 11 Do you have experience with any or all of the following: Inmate Trust Fund, P-Cards, usage orders, budget monitoring, expense vouchers, DC-702's and E-Procurement? Yes No 12 Do you have experience with any or all of the following: Microsoft Word, Excel and Access? Yes No 13 Describe your experience with any or all of the following: Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. 14 Describe your experience with any or all of the following: Inmate Trust Fund, P-Cards, usage orders, budget monitoring, expense vouchers, DC-702's and E-Procurement? 15 Do you understand that your application must reflect something about EACH of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed in this posting? Yes No 16 To be considered for this position, you must clearly show within the body of the application how you meet the state mandated minimum education and experience requirements for this vacancy. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired, including high school and all degrees. 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 & 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