Accountant II (Temporary)

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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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org. 

Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. 
 

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 located at 2728 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC - Wake County with the NC Education Lottery.   

 
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $27.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).  
 
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.  

Management Preferences:  

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional for a Temporary Retail Accountant assignment focused on ensuring the integrity of complex financial data. This role ensures the accuracy of our operations by performing regular audits, verifications, and balances on high-volume transactional data. Veterans, you are encouraged to apply if you meet the requirements of this role!

**This is a hybrid position Duration is through the end of August with potential for extension **

Responsibilities:

• Verify weekly EFT Files in Microsoft Dynamics D365 and the banking system
• Prepare and reconcile the weekly Invoice Report using Microsoft Dynamics D365 and EFT File Distribute the file to the necessary departments
• Input weekly exception claims and the reconciliation of the affected accounts
• Prepares reports for instant games terminating and provides an analysis of net sales, prize expense, prize liability, prizes paid, and the return to education
• Manages the tax database quarterly, and the creation of the commission summaries database
• Reviews automated daily journal (ARD and ARDS) with the ICS Report for both traditional and digital and verifies the daily total Prepares reports and creates spreadsheets to reconcile reported data before distributing information

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field and 3 years of experience
• Knowledge of Accounting Procedures and Practices, including U S GAAP and Fraud rules
• Knowledge of Accounting Software Systems – Microsoft Dynamics D365 preferred
• Skills with SAS and Business Intelligence reporting
• Strong Skills in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail

Hiring Range: $25 – 27 hr.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and two years of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting. financial statements and reports; or 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.

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