Accountant I

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks an Accountant I (S) to manage month-end and year-end closing activities across divisions. This role requires reconciling payroll, health benefits, and suspense accounts, and preparing financial reporting for the State Controller.

The position emphasizes accurate NCFS data, cash projections, and collaboration with Division Budget Offices to pre-certify expenditures within deadlines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting methods, procedures and practices.
• GAAP and governmental accounting principles knowledge.
• Ability to review transactions and correct discrepancies.
• Familiarity with NCAS, NCFS, CB$, and IBIS.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile disbursing accounts including payroll and health benefits.
• Reconcile daily cash and perform all month end closing activities.
• Record allotments and analyze budget codes for pre-certification.
• Prepare weekly cash projections for the OSC.
• Assist with year-end closing and ACFR reporting.
• Make adjustments in the NCFS and respond to audit findings.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Discrepancy resolution

Excel

Word

NCAS/NCFS/IBIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline with 18 semester hours of accounting

Tools

NCAS

NCFS

CB$ Core Banking System

IBIS

Excel

Word

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER

Job Classification Title

Accountant I (S)

Position Number

60037461

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

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

• 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.

Salary Grade Range: $50,088.00 - $87,654.00

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

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. Visit website for State Benefits.

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. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

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 a combination of both. 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.

EEO 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.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Contact

DHHS Workday Support Form