Accounting Technician 7-E9 - Bureau of Laboratories

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Accounting Technician for the Bureau of Laboratories. This role involves financial coordination, procurement of laboratory supplies, and monitoring spending for the Bureau's two divisions.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for the Bureau of Laboratories’ (BOL) financial coordination, procurement of laboratory supplies and services, and monitoring purchases & spending
• This position is responsible for creating RQNs and DOs in Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Application (SIGMA) for the two Divisions of the BOL, Infectious Diseases and Chemistry Toxicology
• This position is responsible for amending Master Agreements as needed and posting receivers in SIGMA
• This position tracks spending from each Award Document and monitors funds available on Master Agreements
• This position has the additional responsibility of backing up the duties of a contracted Accounting Assistant

Skills

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school
• Accounting Technician 7: One year of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements equivalent to an Accounting Assistant E7
• Accounting Technician 8: Two years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Technician 7 or an Accounting Assistant 8
• Accounting Technician E9: Three years of experience involving posting to ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, executing adjustments, and preparing financial statements, including one year equivalent to an Accounting Technician 8, two years equivalent to an Accounting Technician 7, or one year equivalent to an Office Supervisor with a subclass code of BKPS
• Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses may be substituted for the experience requirement for Accounting Technician 7
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses may be substituted for the experience requirement for Accounting Technician 8
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree with at least 16 semester (24 term) credits in accounting courses and one year of job-related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement for Accounting Technician E9
• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on 'Apply' in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week
• Attach a cover letter
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature
• Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check is required as a condition of employment

Benefits

• Flexible/Hybrid
• Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.
• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children.
• Life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working.
• 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement.
• The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account.
• The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account.
• Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years.
• Between 15 and 35 personal days per year.
• 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used.
• An additional day each year for community service or school functions.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave immediately after a birth or adoption.
• 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
• Annual longevity bonuses for eligible employees with five years of service that grow as seniority increases.
• Some positions may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
• Supplemental pay benefits for employees in the guard or reserves if military pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay.
• Seniority credits for prior military service to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
• Flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs.
• Participation in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.
• Tuition reduction at some colleges and universities for eligible employees and family members.
• Reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
• Alternate work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options depending on the nature of duties.

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