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State of North Carolina

Accountant II

State of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412


Salary:

$49,158.00 - $86,026.00 Annually

Location :

Wake County, NC

Job Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number:

24-14135 CONT 60037551

Department:

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division:

SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER

Opening Date:

11/19/2024

Closing Date:

12/3/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title:

Accountant II

Position Number:

60037551

Salary Grade:

NC14

Description of Work

*** THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE TO BE HYBRID REMOTE***

This position is in the Federal Financial Reporting Branch of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Controller located on the Dorothea Dix Park. This position serves as the grant accountant within the DHHS Office of Controller for the Division of Social Services, with primary responsibility for all federal grant accounting activities. Extensive federal grant responsibilities include drawing Federal funds, Federal expenditure reporting, various grant analyses and reconciliations. The expenditure reports are required by the Federal government and must be completed in order to continue to receive funding and avoid penalties. The accounting for and reporting of the federal grants are completed in accordance with the Office of State Controller (OSC), Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other federal regulatory agencies. Other responsibilities include assisting with the year-end Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Assistance (SEFA). This position must interpret and implement Federal regulations. This position will have heavy interaction with other sections of the Office of the Controller, Division Budget Officers, and with representatives of Federal Governmental Agencies.

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

About DHHS Office of the Controller:

The Office of the Controller sets and interprets all accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures for the Department as authorized by the rules and regulations of the Office of the State Controller and state statutes and executes all accounting transactions for DHHS.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: .

For more information about DHHS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work

Proven experience applying in-depth knowledge of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) . Documented experience applying analytical skills in a financially related environment. Intermediate level of experience working in Excel Management Preferences

Experience with federal grant or federal reporting. 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

https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide

for details.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

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. Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

For more information about DHHS:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and end dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates /licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at . Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE:

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-4930.

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".

For technical issues with your application, please call the

NeoGov Helpline at 877-204-4442.

If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all this information within my application.

(NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION.

If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements.

02

The recruitment range for this position is $58,158- $77,230. If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $58,158- $77,230?

Yes, I am willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range. No, I am not willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range.

03

How much experience do you have working in accounting/auditing position?

Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.

No experience Less than one (1) year of experience One (1) year of experience but less than two (2) years of experience Two (2) years of experience but less than three (3) years of experience Three (3) or more years of experience

04

Did you attach your transcript to show 18 semester hours of accounting course work?

Yes No

05

How much experience do you have with applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) ? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.

No experience Less than one (1) year of experience One (1) year of experience but less than two (2) years of experience Two (2) years of experience but less than three (3) years of experience Three (3) or more years of experience

06

What level of expertise do you have with Microsoft Excel ?

Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.

No experience Less than one (1) year of experience One (1) year of experience but less than two (2) years of experience Two (2) years of experience but less than three (3) years of experience Three (3) or more years of experience

07

Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?

Company or OSHR Website Employee Referral Conference / Career Fair Email campaign Professional Association or Industry-specific job board Indeed LinkedIn NC Nursing Board email Google Other General Job Boards Other Search Engines Other Social Media Internet Advertisement TV / Radio

08

Please give additional detail regarding where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.).

Required Question