Accountant I

Arts In Wilmington; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is seeking an Accountant I to supervise the Cash Management/Reporting Unit within the Office of the Controller in Raleigh, NC. The role involves preparing complex financial reports and ensuring timely deposits and reconciliations.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with AR, Medicaid/Medicare reporting, and third-party remittance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 18 accounting hours.
• Experience with accounts receivable, cash management, and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills required for analyzing financial data.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Cash Management/Reporting Unit and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Reconcile cash transactions between sub-ledgers, Epic, and NCFS.
• Prepare Medicaid/Medicare reports and third-party remittance analysis.

Skills

Excel

Accounts Receivable

Financial Reporting

Epic

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

18 accounting hours

Tools

Epic

Job description

## Accountant IApply: Wake County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 1, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR-123314**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. 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. Application Process**Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the \"Work Experience\" section of the application, to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.* Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered \"Positions of Trust\" will be subject to a criminal background check.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are \"Under Review\" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.* For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. *Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.*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 AccommodationsConsistent 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]. ***Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.*** **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.