Accounting Clerk I - Wilkes Correctional Center

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Accounting Clerk I (S)

Position Number

60073968

Grade

NC02

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Salary Grade - NC02 Salary Range $31,200.00-$51,249.00

This position is located at Wilkes Correctional Center in North Wilkesboro, NC (Wilkes County) Wilkes Correctional Center is a Minimum Custody Male Facility

Position Summary
This position is responsible for the maintenance, oversight, and reporting of financial accounting data, with a primary focus on Purchasing and Accounts Payable. The role also supports additional accounting functions, including Trust Fund accounting and canteen reporting.

Key Responsibilities
Maintain and monitor financial accounting records related to purchasing
and payables

Process requisitions, warehouse purchases, and contract vendor transactions in compliance with established procedures

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial data and reporting

Perform Trust Fund accounting and maintain associated records and files

Prepare and submit required weekly and monthly Accounting and Trust Fund reports within strict deadlines

Maintain procurement, payables, and Trust Fund files, logs, and documentation

Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and ensure accuracy

Interpret and apply departmental policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines

Ensure uniform accounting procedures are consistently followed

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

KSA/Management Preferences

Documented Knowledge of General Accounting Practices

**Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job. **

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. 

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC02.  State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.  If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.  Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date so the end date should be the day after you want the posting to close

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.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; 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:

Misty Swanson Carver

Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov