General Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager I (NS)

This position serves as a professional accountant in the Controller's Office. This position oversees all accounts payable activities for the entire agency. This position monitors and maintains an adequate cash flow for agency financial operations in the amount of approximately $700 million dollars per year. The position supervises the operations section within the Controller's Office, with two direct reports, and nine indirect reports (professional accountants, accounting specialists, and accounting technicians).

The primary purpose of the Department of Public Safety Controller's Office is to ensure that all financial resources and funds are received, dispersed, recorded, and accounted for in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Department policy and procedures. The Controller's Office at the agency level has oversight responsibility of this department and is accountable to the Office of the State Controller for the integrity of that data.

Salary Range: $63,927.00 - $

This is a full-time permanent position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented in the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.  

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• Experience with Accounts Payable, Cash Management, and/or Accounts Receivable processes.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures required by the Office of State Controller and State Budget Manual.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) relating to auditing, budgeting, and/ or financial management.
• Experience using the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and/or other electronic accounting system(s).

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

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