Accountant I

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is seeking an Accountant I (S) to supervise the Cash Management/Reporting Unit within the Office of the Controller. The role focuses on cash management, reporting, and reconciliation across multiple systems, ensuring accurate and timely financial data for cost reports and program administration.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with accounting coursework and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline with 18 semester hours of accounting.
• Advanced skill level working with Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to compile, monitor, examine, and audit moderately complex financial statements/reports/accounts.
• Ability to develop and implement work plans and conduct performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Cash Management/Reporting Unit in Accounts Receivable and coordinate with three paraprofessional staff.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and related schedules and compliance reports.
• Reconcile monthly cash transactions between sub-ledgers, Epic, NCFS, and DDS; research discrepancies.
• Maintain the Third-Party Log and analyze remittance data for accuracy and timely posting.

Skills

Excel

Financial reporting

Auditing

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Epic

NCFS

Direct Deposit System (DDS)

Job description

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER Job Classification Title Accountant I (S) Position Number 60037503 Grade NC13

About Us The 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 This position functions as the Cash Management/Reporting Supervisor in the Accounts Receivable Section of the DHHS Office of the Controller. Position is responsible for the supervision of the Cash Management/Reporting Unit which includes three accounting paraprofessional positions that compile and analyze Third Party remittance and statistical data, obtain and distribute daily mail, and support the Reporting Supervisor with various projects. The Cash management/Reporting Unit is responsible for timely completion of the daily deposit and the daily receipt log. This position provides support and guidance; establish priorities and deadlines; develops performance metrics and management plans, provide written documentation to support findings; design and deliver training. This position requires technical, analytical, and evaluative experience. This position is responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in the form of statistical graphs and schedules. This position submits financial reports that are utilized in preparation of the annual cost reports and management receipt projections. This positions prepares Quarterly Medicaid and Medicare Credit Balance Reports and the annual Medicare Bad Debt Report. This position collects Commercial, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part D, NC Tracks and Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCO) receipts information and maintain a cumulative Third-Party Log; analyze all Commercial, Medicare (A & D), NC Tracks and MCO remittance reports calculating and reporting service level paid, correct NCFS account numbers, total billed charges, liabilities, contractual, non-covered amounts, financial adjustments, paid days, and discharges; sort data by appropriate fiscal year. This position reconciles monthly posted cash transactions on sub-ledgers and Epic to the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and researches possible discrepancies. Position uploads files to the Direct Deposit System (DDS) which includes entitlement payments and resolves discrepancies for timely posting to accounts.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $50,088.00 - $87,654.00 Recruitment Range: $53,989.00 - $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:

• Working knowledge and experience with inpatient and outpatient hospital Accounts Receivable Cash Management and Billing systems (Epic preferred).
• Ability to compile, monitor, examine, and audit moderately complex financial statements/reports/accounts or budget codes for accuracy, integrity, and conformance to accounting and program guidelines.
• Advanced skill level working with Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to recommend and/or make employment application selection decisions, and ability to develop and implement work plans and establish performance standards and conduct performance reviews.

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, NC

About 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 accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures for the Department as authorized by the rules and regulations of the Office of the State Controller and state statutes and executes all accounting transactions for DHHS.

Compensation and Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 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. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS 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. In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. 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; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.

EO Statement

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.

State Application Resources / Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more... all job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself...