Accounting Technician III pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000228
- Class code
- 32000228
- Pay group
- NC07
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Accounting Technician III is $37,377 to $65,408 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000228.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 10/2021.
What the state says the job is
Positions in this class are responsible for independently performing paraprofessional technical work involving the maintenance and reporting of financial accounting data. Positions serves as specialists in an area or program requiring specialized fiscal knowledge, such as, but not limited to, payroll, contract/grants, or other closely related accounting services. Technical accounting work may include independent responsibility for maintaining accounting records or separate accounts receivable/payable and payroll functions. Positions in this class may have varied responsibilities affecting the fiscal and financial operations of their respective work unit or involvement in a budget process. Positions are responsible for analyzing data for accuracy, problem-solving, and interpreting regulations.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices. General knowledge of a variety of technology, financial systems, and software packages to create and maintain data. Ability to understand, interpret, and apply the laws and regulations pertaining to financial records. Ability to prepare fiscal reports and analyze financial statements. Ability to present financial information clearly and concisely in oral and written form. Ability to research, identify, and resolve discrepancies in accounting transactions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to plan, organize, train, and review the work of subordinate personne ...
Minimum qualifications
Associate degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of accounting experience; or High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Accounting Technician III in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $4,238 | $6,781 | $50,856 to $81,372 |
| Mississippi | $33,600 | $59,050 | $33,600 to $59,050 |
| Oklahoma | $27,320 | $105,172 | $27,320 to $105,172 |
| Texas | $38,976 | $58,045 | $38,976 to $58,045 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.