Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Accountant I (NS) – Division Employment Security, Department of Commerce

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is hiring an Accountant I (NS) in the Unemployment Insurance Tax Department. This is a full‑time (40 hours per week) position with State benefits and a recruitment range of $50,088 – $62,767
. The posting will close at 11:59pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above.

• Supervise staff in the Accounting Section responsible for returned payments, reimbursable employer accounts, and the research and correction of electronic reports and payments.
• Collaborate with the central office Tax Department and the Document Payment Processing Unit to assist with electronic payments.
• Conduct periodic quality assurance reviews of the work performed by various units within the central office Tax Department.
• Account for attached claims pre‑payments and voluntary contributions.
• Provide data to the Commerce Finance Center for the Job Development Investment Grant Program.
• Participate in the annual experience‑rating process, assigning employer tax rates for over 200,000 employers in North Carolina.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new technologies, working with internal IT staff and external vendors.
• Analyze complex situations and determine appropriate resolutions for internal staff and external customers.

• Demonstrated experience compiling, monitoring, examining, and interpreting moderately complex financial statements, reports, or accounts.
• Experience planning, assigning, and supervising the work of subordinate employees.
• Experience developing, evaluating, and implementing changes to accounting systems and processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel and the public.
• Knowledge of applicable information technology and internal controls relevant to the work.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship provided.

This full‑time position includes State benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans. Additional benefits include:

• 12 annual paid holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental benefits:
  Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• Employee discount programs and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities and encourages applicants to request accommodations as needed.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This position does not provide employment visa sponsorship.