Accounting Technician 2 (064020)

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Accounting Technician 2 to join their team. In this role, you will help protect the fiscal integrity of Alaska’s Medicaid program by reviewing, reconciling, and validating financial transactions, while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Help protect the fiscal integrity of Alaska’s Medicaid program by reviewing, reconciling, and validating financial and claims transactions within the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) and its interface with the IRIS accounting system
• Support Accounting Technician 3 in resolving discrepancies, preparing accurate financial work orders, and ensuring provider payments align with federal and state requirements
• Participate in warrant stock audits, track federal dollars associated with Medicaid payments, and follow established procedures to resolve audit findings

Skills

• One year of entry technical level accounting or clerical bookkeeping experience
• Certification as an Accounting Technician from an accredited college will substitute for the required experience
• Post secondary education from an accredited college will substitute for the required experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) if it includes at least 6 semester/8 quarter hours in Accounting
• Three (3) professional references, whom we may contact by phone, are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application
• A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) is used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting and the control/subsidiary account relationships and reconciliation techniques, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursing officer's accountability
• Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work
• Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules
• Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity
• Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail

Benefits

• The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and retirement plan. Please see here for more information:    
• This position offers the opportunity to work from home based on the business needs of the Division; teleworking is possible with this position after training and approval from the Division Director.
• Free employee parking is available.
• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State:   See for additional information.
• The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts.  Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
• Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
• Group-based insurance premiums for Long-term and short-term disability
• Group-based insurance premiums for Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Group-based insurance premiums for Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Group-based insurance premiums for Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

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