Accountant II

Description of Work The primary purpose of this accounting position is to manage and oversee the various accounting processes, invoicing, collections and reporting for the DAC Comprehensive Health Services Business Office.
This position provides close assistance to the Financial Analyst with the following: 1) planning, organizing and directing the daily functions of the Finance Department, 2) ensuring the DAC Comprehensive Health Services Business Office records are properly stated and transactions are processed in accordance with prescribed policies, procedures and regulations, 3) developing, implementing and monitoring accounting policies and procedures which govern the internal controls and processing for all departments, 4) providing advice, counsel and policy interpretation for department staff and 5) preparing various financial analyses, reports and research.
This position is responsible for analyzing data within the NC Financial System (NCFS).
This position assists in the preparation of various required miscellaneous reports for the DAC CHS Business Office.
This position is responsible for the preparation of cash reports and other reports by applying accounting principles and practices.
This position works independently, applies professional judgment to various situations, makes decision and problem-solving solutions as appropriate, prioritizes work responsibilities and meets deadlines.
This position must have the ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written form.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position is NC14.
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.
If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability and internal equity.
Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
NC Department of Adult Correction (DAC): The Dept.
of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws.
This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision.
Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.
We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and practices Demonstrated knowledge of interpreting and applying common to moderately complex Federal and State fiscal regulations Documented knowledge to analyze and correct financial problems and accounting errors Documented knowledge to prepare interpretive or analytical accounting or financial reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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.
DAC 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 ending 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 the 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.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.
com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Monica Malone @ monica.
malone@dac.
nc.
gov.
or 984-204-2623.
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