The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf (ENCSD) is a state school serving the 54 easternmost counties that provides a specialized learning environment for deaf and hard of hearing students, kindergarten through 12th grade, following a typical school calendar. The ENCSD offers students an academic setting with standards-based instruction, low classroom ratios, career and vocational skills development, current technology, and an overall accessible environment for learning through American Sign Language. The ENCSD seeks to promote both intentional and experiential learning to provide continued advancement in student academic achievement and social/emotional well-being.

The primary purpose of this administrative position is performing the accounting operations within the Business Office for the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf (ENCSD). The primary responsibility is for the review and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions for ENCSD using Department of Public Instruction and Office of State Budget policy and guidelines for complex invoices in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS). The position serves as an Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist and focuses on analyzing, auditing, and processing a variety of invoices for all ENCSD. In order to research and resolve payment related discrepancies, this position requires the ability to interpret and communicate both internally and externally. The primary areas of accounting include the following areas: Accounts Payable, Expense Reimbursement, E-Procurement, and General Ledger. This position is also responsible for following up on the receipt of goods purchased through E-Procurement and ensuring timely payment of invoices. This position is the direct liaison with the vendors and the DPI Accounting Office to resolve any payment issues the vendor may have. In doing so, this position must be knowledgeable with the chart of accounts and cost centers assigned to the school to ensure proper charging of expenditures to state and federal programs. This position also works on special projects and requests from the Business Manager or Director that requires special programs knowledge and ability to remain current in developments and trends in area of assignment. This position reports directly to the Business Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Considerable knowledge of OSBM policies, governmental accounting methods and procedures, as well as basic knowledge of program laws and regulations. This position validates and certifies accuracy and validity of vendor and employee payments and examines records to assure adherence to OSBM and DPI policy and other regulations. This position can apply knowledge and experience in a variety of technology, financial systems daily (NCFS, DSS, E-PROCUREMENT), and software packages to create and maintain financial data.

• Proven ability to manage a variety of transactions which may require considerable financial program knowledge.
• Knowledge of reporting financial area or programs, including preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports.
• Proven ability to maintain complex records and prepare reports or tabulations.
• Management Preference: Training in use of the North Carolina Financial System with six months' active experience is preferred.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Note on Education and Experience Equivalency: Equivalency can go both ways. If a job has a minimum education and experience of associate degree and two years’ experience, someone with a bachelor's degree could qualify.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The ENCSD offers students an academic setting with standards-based instruction, low classroom ratios, career and vocational skills development, current technology, and an overall accessible environment for learning through American Sign Language. A boarding program is available for enrolled students residing outside of Wilson County. The ENCSD seeks to promote both intentional and experiential learning to provide continued advancement in student academic achievement and social/emotional well-being.

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment by 5:00 pm on the closing date or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed. This includes paper application submissions.

The Eastern NC School for the Deaf selects applicants for employment based on an appropriate licensing, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background checks are required for all positions at Eastern NC School for the Deaf.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference for employment with State Government must attach either a Form DD-214.

Applicants seeking National Guard preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard. If an applicant is a former NC National Guard Member who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their State application.

Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach a degree verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree form a US institution.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or applicants who do not have access to submit an application online, can submit their application via mail or by fax. All paper applications should indicate the position number and job title in the section “Jobs Applied For”. A NC State paper application: PD107.

Fax #: 252-234-1145  
Mailing address:  
Eastern NC School for the Deaf  
1311 US HWY 301 South  
Wilson, NC 27893

In order to receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application under the Work Experience section; specifically, “Duties Summary”. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached resumes, cover letters and reference information will not be used for screening for qualifying credit or in lieu of a completed application. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” on a submitted application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, will not be accepted.

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Jobs Opportunities account and click on the applicant profile and chose “Applications”. For a general application status, the page will show all statuses to the right of the job under “Submitted”. For detailed application history for a particular job, click on “history” see your Step Evaluation Progression. It is not necessary to contact the Eastern NC School for the Deaf Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review”. Continuous recruitment positions (vacancy announcements that do not have a closing date) are reviewed weekly.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please login to your account.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 877-204-4442. Or, for technical issues with your Government Jobs applicant account, please call their Help Line at 855-524-5627.

For more information, please contact the Eastern NC School for the Deaf Human Resources Department at 252-206-7362.