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$45,431 - $79,504/yr

Accounting Specialist

United StatesUnited States·Wake Countymid
Finance & AccountingAccountant
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

~ Analyzing, identifying, communicating and resolving salary overpayment issues by working to collect funds owed to the State.

Requirements Summary

~ Analyzing, identifying, communicating and resolving salary overpayment issues by working to collect funds owed to the State.

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Finance & AccountingAccountant
Adult Correction

COO - Administration

Accounting Specialist (S)

60058579

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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!

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the Department of Adult Correction’s payroll and benefits processes, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with State and Federal laws, GAAP, and Office of the State Controller requirements.

Key responsibilities include:
~ Analyzing, identifying, communicating and resolving salary overpayment issues by working to collect funds owed to the State.
~Maintaining records on an ongoing basis to tract the balance of all salary overpayments processed after each payroll cycle.
~Ensuring accurate processing of payroll transactions, deductions, benefits, and withholdings.
~ Coordinating with employees, management, state agencies, and vendors to resolve payroll and benefits issues.
~ Protecting confidential data and supporting financial accountability within the Controller’s Office.

NC 11


Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:


· Experience in SAP Payroll module and its functionality, Employee Self Service, and system reporting tools such as queries and online reports.

· Experience interpreting and analyzing salary overpayment data in DAC Accounting System (ACT) and explaining and applying the provision of standard accounting practices.

· Experience combining multiple data sources such as online transactions, reports, queries to find the root cause of salary overpayments and make appropriate resolutions.

· Experience maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of related contact agencies, departmental staff, team members, and the public.

· Experience working independently and managing competing priorities.


The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date 


State Benefits Information: 

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 

  • Health Insurance options 
  • Retirement Plans 
  • NCFlex Supplemental Benefits 
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave 
  • Paid Parental Leave 

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information. 

Internal Posting- this is an internal posting open only for current North Carolina state government employees, and eligible state government Reduction In Force (RIF) candidates from North Carolina state government, or current temporary employees.


Responsibilities

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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.


Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or other curriculum that would provide a core curriculum in financial management coursework from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of accounting or auditing experience;

OR

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience as an accounting technician, three of which must be at an advanced technical level;

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Lisa Warren Byrd

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Wake County, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$45,431–$79,504 a year
19% below the $76,753 median for Accountant jobs on Jobera (917 salaries).
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November 2, 2026
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November 2, 2026
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Accounting Specialist$45,431 - $79,504