Accountant, Financial Reporting

Position: Accountant I
Agency Dept of Health and Human Services

Division SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER Job Classification Title Accountant I (S)
Position NumberGradeNC
13

About UsThe 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.

Description of Work The purpose of the Month End/Year End Accountant is to ensure that all Divisions within DHHS complete all closing steps for each budget code to ensure that all divisions are pre-certified by the 10th business day of the month. This includes reconciling all disbursing accounts; including but not limited to payroll, health benefits, and all suspense accounts. This position will reconcile daily cash and perform all month end closing activities.

This position will record all allotments and analyze budget codes at month end and maintain communications with the Division Budget Offices if allotment revisions will be required in order to pre-certify. This position is responsible for the weekly cash projections that their respective Divisions are required to submit to the Office of the State Controller (OSC), which determines cash requirements and availability on the State level.

This position will have a prominent role in the year end closing process for their respective division(s) as well as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reporting (ACFR). This position ensures all financial reporting is prepared accurately and timely to ensure the accurate reporting of the State’s financial position. This position will make adjustments as needed to ensure accuracy in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS).

This position also is responsible for analyzing, researching and responding to state and federal audit findings and reconciliation of accounts.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $50,088.00 - $87,654.00

Recruitment Range: $50,088.00 - $73,202.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Considerable knowledge of accounting methods, procedures and accounting practices.

Considerable knowledge of GAAP and Governmental Accounting principles.

Demonstrated ability to review accounting transactions and make determinations to correct any discrepancies and errors.

Knowledge of NCAS, NCFS, Core Banking System (CB$), and IBIS.Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NCAbout the Office of the Secretary The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department’s mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians.

Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary’s Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact.

About DHHS Office of the Controller The Office of the Controller sets and interprets all…