Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Accounting Technician III (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC07

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

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 with NC Commerce – Workforce Solutions, located at 313 Chapanoke Rd., Raleigh NC, Wake County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

NC Commerce Workforce Solutions is seeking a savvy Accounts Payable temp. This position is located in the Accounts Payable and Purchase Order Section of the Finance Unit. The selected candidate for this role will:

• Handle Direct Payments and Purchase Order activities for the division: 22 Workforce Boards, and over 65 Career Centers, ensuring payments are correct and paid in compliance in a timely basis to vendors in accordance with established guidelines and within the Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS) policies and procedures.
• Work with the Financial Accounting and Reporting System (FARS) and reports program XCloud as well as E-Procurement System.
• Verify, code, maintain and report on the manual and automated records relating to fiscal or business data.
• Receive Purchase Orders and Direct Payments daily in the AP/PO section for processing and filing upon completion of payment process.
• Have personal contact with vendors, division personnel and all levels of management.
• Be responsible for proper File Maintenance and Management Records and Reports, and Office Equipment Operations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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.

• Demonstrated Accounts Payable experience
• Strong MS Excel skills with general knowledge of a variety of technology, financial systems, and software packages to create and maintain data.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and work under deadline pressure
• Ability to work with limited supervisory input
• Ability to think analytically to recognize and solve problems on a proactive basis
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Dependable and able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

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

T he 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:

Janice Scott Kearney

Recruiter Email:

JANICE.KEARNEY@NC.GOV