Accounting Technician

Candidate(s) recommended for hire are subject to a criminal background check. Position Information Position Title:
Accounting Technician

Announcement Summary:
Fayetteville Technical Community College is recruiting for a new member to join our Business & Finance Team and now accepting applications for 2 full-time Accounting Technicians, one in Accounts Payable and one in Accounts Receivable!

Accounting Technician Accounts Receivable:

Will perform responsible accounting clerical work involving the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions within an area of the Colleges central accounting system including either receipts or accounts receivable.

This is the full journey level class within the Accounting Technician series. Employees within this class perform the full range of duties as assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Accounting Technician in that the latter possesses knowledge and experience that enables him or her to provide technical or functional training to staff.

Accounting Technician Accounts Payable:

Will perform responsible accounting clerical work involving the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions within an area of the Colleges central accounting system for accounts payable.

This is the full journey level class within the Accounting Technician series. Employees within this class perform the full range of duties as assigned with only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Accounting Technician in that the latter possesses knowledge and experience that enables him or her to provide technical or functional training to staff.

We offer a valuable benefits package that includes the following:

NC State Health Plan

NC State Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

Paid Holidays

Cafeteria Plan ( IRS Code Section 125)

Educational Benefits

Longevity

TRICARE Supplement Benefits

Full-time employee benefits

Duties:
Accounting Technician Accounts Receivable:

• Sort receipts, balance, and receipt monies on-line to the general ledger.
• Assume the full range of general cashiering functions as assigned, including preparing bank deposits.
• Audit cash receipts and disbursements for specified accounts; balance and identify misuses.
• Prepare and maintain accounts receivable for assigned programs and activities.
• Code and enter information into the computer; run, reconcile, and balance reports.
• Process accounts receivable; review, verify, and analyze account information, payments, and promissory notes.
• Participate in the researching of complex problems and discrepancies in students payment records.
• Interpret and explain College policies and procedures relating to registration and student refunds to students and College personnel.
• Process account adjustments and refunds for both curriculum and non-curriculum classes; calculate appropriate adjustments; issue refunds according to established guidelines.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from faculty, administrative staff, and students regarding account dispositions; explain College policies and procedures related to assigned accounts; solve related problems and difficulties.
• Process government and third-party payment billings, balance accounts, and reconcile discrepancies as necessary with students, College personnel, and third parties.
• Correspond and confer with students to resolve fee payment discrepancies and to establish payment schedules.
• Explain College collections and general accounting policies and procedures; review student circumstances and explanations to determine the need for further collection actions.
• Input data, assign account codes, make adjusting entries, and balance assigned funds and accounts.
• Prepare applicable financial reports related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Conduct account analysis; reconcile differences between accounting records and computerized reports and make necessary adjustments; allocate designated account expenditures.
• Answer questions, advise, and coordinate with other departments and outlying locations regarding financial aid awards, activities, transactions, and related policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Accounting Technician Accounts Payable:

• Prepare and maintain accounts payable records for assigned programs and activities.
• Code and enter information into the computer; run, reconcile, and balance reports.
• Participate in the researching of complex problems and discrepancies in students payment records.
• Process invoices for payment; match invoice with purchase order and verify receipt of items and/or equipment.
• Process credits to be applied to disbursements; maintain appropriate records and documentation.
• Work with vendors, faculty, and administrative staff to resolve discrepancies with orders received.
• Participate in the preparation and processing of accounts payable; establish vendor codes; research payment history of vendors; maintain, reconcile, and update monthly vendor statements.
• Receive vendor billings; review, adjust, and extend changes; verify charges against computer printouts.
• Research and verify accounts payable information; contact other College employees to reconcile discrepancies; respond to requests and inquiries by vendors and other members of the public.
• Process voided checks through the accounting system and reissue as necessary.
• Enter voucher documentation into the computer; type and batch manual checks; record and total batching; match voucher documents to computer checks for review by management.
• Prepare applicable financial reports related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Conduct account analysis; reconcile differences between accounting records and computerized reports and make necessary adjustments; allocate designated account expenditures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associates degree from an accredited college with major course work in accounting or a closely related field; or equivalent.
• Two years of increasingly responsible general clerical experience including one year of accounting clerical or related experience.

Preferred Requirements:

Full or Part Time:
Full Time

College Pay Scale:
Minimum starting salary $43,469 annually

Number of Months:
12

Employee Benefits:
NC State Health Plan

NC State Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

Paid Holidays

Cafeteria Plan ( IRS Code Section 125)

Educational Benefits

Longevity

TRICARE Supplement Benefits

Posting Number:
S57-26

Posting Detail Information EEO Statement:
The Fayetteville Technical Community College is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Employer.

Close Date:
06/09/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Screening of applications will begin immediately, with an anticipated hire date of July 1st, 2026.

NOTE : All applicants under consideration for employment at Fayetteville Technical Community College will be required to complete a consent form that allows FTCC to conduct a criminal background check on your behalf so that you may be considered further for the position for which you have applied.

Three (3) Professional References Are Required.

Please note, Fayetteville Technical Community College will not support an application for a new work visa, such as an H-1B, and will not sponsor the STEM OPT extension.