NCTA Financial Operations Accountant

Accountant III (NS)

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. This position will handle daily functions for the revenue and cashflow reconciliations in the Toll Revenue Unit of Financial Management Division. The position reports to the Assistant Accounting Manager NCTA. Responsibilities will include analyzing daily activity of revenue in multiple systems, reconciliation of various types of collection methods, understanding business rules that apply to the debt, applying financial standards and rules for different projects and system controls, and providing additional assistance for routine and non-routine requests for information from various parties.

This position also calculates and drives the bi-weekly to monthly cash settlements with 40 toll agencies from other states, exercises judgement regarding amounts in dispute and communicates independently with these agencies.

Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:

• Prior experience reconciling cash or cashflows, general ledger reconciliations and/or revenue reporting
• Experience independently preparing journal entries, such as adjusting journal entries.
• Experience with banking systems or applications, downloading of data and manipulation of large quantities of data.
• Prior experience reconciling intercompany balances or contractual balances, communicating in writing or orally with other agencies or external affiliates.

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and General Ledger systems (e.g., SAP)
• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, interpret and apply general accepted accounting principles (GAAP), procedures and methods related to research of transactions and financial reporting.
• Experienced in reconciling Cash or Accounts Receivable accounts and other General Ledger accounts independently.
• Experience, exercising sound judgement and applying business practices to perform assigned duties with minimal supervision and technical direction.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and written with internal and external agencies and parties.

Minimum Education and Experience of Requirement:
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 four 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.

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC15 $ 55,221.00 – $96,639.00;
Hiring range $55,221- $90,000

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.