Accounting Supervisor

JOB The Operations Branch of the NC State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH) is currently accepting applications for an Accounting Supervisor.
The Operations Branch provides logistical and administrative support for the NC State Laboratory of Public Health including budget, procurement, mailroom, warehouse, and general administrative activities.
This position oversees the SLPH accounting team including accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants, fixed assets and other duties related to operations/special projects.
This position supervises 4 direct reports (including 1 temporary staff) and reports to the SLPH Administrative Officer.
Position Responsibilities: The Accounting Supervisor's work is characterized by a variety of business, fiscal andadministrative functions including contract administration, budget/grants tracking, and accounts payable/receivable.
The position supervises a Lead Accounting technician, two accounting specialists, and one temporary grant coordinator.
This position also compiles, analyzes, and prepares financial data for reporting purposes.
The position will use Microsoft Excel, the North Carolina Accounting System (NCAS), and other budgetary tools.
The Accounting Unit at SLPH is responsible for contract administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grant funding management/tracking, fixed assets/surplus, and a variety of other operational functions and special projects.
The Accounting Supervisor works closely with the Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Budget Office and the SLPH Procurement team.
In summary, the position will: Provide supervision/oversight for all accounts payable and accounts receivable activitiesDevelop purchase of service contracts such in DHHS Open Window applicationCoordinate with the SLPH Purchasing Unit to assure prompt payment for goods and servicesManage and resolve invoice discrepancies that become escalatedDevelop unit policies and procedures for all accounting activitiesTrain staff and assure competency in all SLPH-specific proceduresTake action in personnel matters including selection, appointment, promotion, and dismissal Monitor the quality and quantity of the work accomplished by the team About the Division of Public Health and the State Laboratory of Public Health: The NC Division of Public Health (DPH) works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina – Everywhere, Everyday, Everybody.
At the State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH), we provide medical and environmental laboratory services such as testing, consultation, and training, to public and private health provider organizations responsible for the promotion, protection, and assurance of the health of North Carolina citizens.
SLPH serves the entire state as a reference laboratory for difficult, unusual, or otherwise unavailable laboratory procedures and assist in the development, evaluation, and standardization of medical and environmental laboratory testing procedures.
We provide training and consultation to improve and assure quality services in other laboratories and certify milk and water laboratories and milk analysts.
We test for Acanthamoeba to Zika and everything in between! Visit our website at https://slph.
ncpublichealth.
com to learn more.
Campus Amenities and Benefits at the State Laboratory of Public Health 220,000 square feet campus built in 2012Plentiful Free ParkingEasy access to shopping centers, the state art museum, healthcare providers, and highways (70, 40 and 440)Break Rooms with Vending Machines, Ice Machines, Coffee Makers, Magazines, and Commercial Grade Microwave OvensPatio Dining with UmbrellasWeekly Food Trucks, including Double Food Truck FridaysCar Cleaning and Detailing Services On-site bimonthlyWellness ActivitiesFitness Center with Exercise Equipment and ClassesAnnual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and FamiliesMonthly and Quarterly Workshop SessionsEmployee Engagement and Staff Development ActivitiesNCSLPH Employee Recognition ProgramsState Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits EXAMPLE OF DUTIES To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.
Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following: Experience with MS Office Application Suite, particularly MS Excel.
Experience analyzing information and preparing reports.
Experience in accounts receivable/payable and/or bookkeeping.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to be able to communicate, orally and in writing, with employees, vendors, organizations, and other state and federal agencies to determine the appropriate course of action and create and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to train, supervise and evaluate unit performance, establish unit standards in conjunction with work plans, and organize the workflow based on priorities and needs.
Ability to analyze complex problems and identify and resolve discrepancies through state law procedures.
Management Preferences: Technical proficiency using NCFS, NCAS and E-ProcurementExperience with grant trackingKnowledge of Cost Accounting Contract management/developmentAbility to interpret and analyze accounting data and apply that analysis to the departmental needs and determine compliance with pertinent guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.
Pre-Employment criminal background checks are required for some positions.
Division of Public Health (DPH) main locations, including their grounds, are tobacco-free as outlined in the Tobacco-free Campus Policy.
All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, “vape products” and all smokeless tobacco products, may not be used in the indicated areas.
For more information, please see the policy and FAQ posted here: https://publichealth.
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