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**Agency**NC State Highway Patrol**Division**NC State Highway Patrol**Job Classification Title**Accounting Technician III (NS)**Position Number**65042852**Grade**NC07The North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.**Description of Work**Serve with Integrity — Behind the Scenes: Every uniform, vehicle, and piece of equipment relies on accurate, timely payments. As an Accounts Payable professional in our law enforcement agency, your financial skills help keep our mission moving forward. he Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to ensure safe, efficient transportation on our streets and highways, reduce crime, protect against terrorism, and respond to natural and manmade disasters. This mission will be accomplished in partnership with all levels of government and the citizens of North Carolina, through quality law enforcement services based upon high ethical, professional, and legal standards. The primary purpose of the State Highway Patrol's Fiscal Section is to ensure that all department financial resources and funds are received, disbursed, recorded and accounted for in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. Accounts Payable supports the mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) by ensuring that all invoices for goods and services are paid efficiently, lawfully and with fiscal responsibility. The Department employs approximately 2,400 employees.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Recruitment Salary Range: $35,984- $59,000****This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under SHP's Telework Policy.*****Note: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:**** **Criminal Background Investigation*** **Drug Screening Test***** Primary Purpose of the Position** The Accounting Technician AP position is located in the Fiscal Section of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The primary purpose of this position is to supervise all Accounts Payable activities and provide accounting assistance to the Accounting Manager. The primary job functions of this position are: • **Invoice processing:** Review and process matching and direct invoices, ensuring they are accurate, properly approved, and coded to the correct general ledger accounts. • **Payment reconciliation:** Reconcile accounts, research past-due invoices, and remedy any discrepancies to ensure timely payments to vendors in accordance with established guidelines per OSBM, OSC and NC SHP policies and procedures. • **System and records management:** Use the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) for processing accounts payable activities and maintain organized and accurate payment records. This position will work with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), general ledger and accounts payable modules as well as the E-Procurement System. • **Reporting:** Assist with the processing of 1099 information, including reviewing reports and ensuring accurate reporting for tax purposes. • **Inquiry and support:** Serve as a point of contact for vendors and internal staff, answering questions and resolving payment-related issues. • **Supervision:** Mid-management level position that supervises 2 direct reports.**Management Preferences**: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.* Ability to research and analyze accounting transactions and make accurate adjustments as needed.* Ability to use a variety of technology, financial systems, and software packages to create and maintain data.* Ability to work with complex spreadsheets. Ability to examine accounting records to assure adherence to accounting standards and regulations.**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 two years of experience in accounting; or High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four 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:**Michael Searles**Recruiter Email:**...@NCSHP.GOV#J-18808-Ljbffr