Accountant II

Description of Work ***This position currently qualifies for a flexible/hybrid work schedule*** This Accountant II position is in the Financial Reporting Section which is part of the Accounting & Financial Section of the DHHS Office of the Controller.
This position is responsible for month-end and year-end closing, reconciliation, and financial reporting for multiple divisions in the DHHS.
This includes researching discrepancies and collaborating with the Cash Management Section and other departments to make needed corrections.
Other responsibilities include reconciling disbursing accounts, reconciling and clearing special accounts (payroll, and health benefits suspense), bank reconciliations and cash projections.
Additional job responsibilites include the following: * NCFS Activities - To record all financial transactions into the State's Accounting System; including but not limited to; entering journal entries, reconciling accounts, all transfers and requisitions initiated through NCFS, and all federal funds receipts and transfers.
*Month End Closing - To record all transactions properly in NCFS in order to release accurate financial data; including reviewing necessary Month End and Budgetary reports to ensure all accounts and budget codes are balanced.
* Bank Reconciliations - To reconcile and balance the bank accounts for each division to ensure cash is expended properly.
*Year End Close/ACFR/DHHS Financial Statements-To ensure each Division produces accurate and reliable financial statements.
This includes completing all activities as required by OSC guidelines in order to prepare and complete all applicable footnotes.
This position will also assist in promptly responding to audit requests as well as audit findings, as they are issued.
About NC Department of Health and Human Services: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals.
Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace.
We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
About the 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 Statute, and executes all accounting transactions for the Department of Health and Human Services.
Compensation & 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 State Benefits 24-04598 CONT 60037676 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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 applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following: Thorough knowledge of GAAP and Governmental Accounting principles.
Demonstrated experience reviewing accounting transactions and making determinations to correct any discrepancies and errors.
Demonstrated experience making decisions regarding accounting issues.
Experience working independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Management Preferences: Knowledge of NCFS and Core Banking System (CB$).
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
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.
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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