Accountant II

State of North Carolina; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an Accountant II (NS) in the Federal Financial Reporting Branch, Office of Controller, Raleigh, NC.

The role focuses on federal grant accounting, drawdowns, and reconciliations to ensure compliance with GASB and federal rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline.
• Two years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Extensive Excel and Word proficiency; NCFS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the grant accountant for the DHHS Office of Controller, Division of Health Benefits.
• Manage drawing Federal funds and Federal expenditure reposting.
• Perform grant analyses and reconciliations for federal reporting.
• Assist with the year-end ACFR and SEFA preparation and reporting.
• Interpret and apply Federal regulations; coordinate with OSC, OSBM, GASB, and federal agencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

NCFS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

18 semester hours accounting coursework

Tools

Excel

Word

NCFS

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER

Job Classification Title

Accountant II (NS)

Position Number

60037561

Grade

NC14

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 is in the Federal Financial Reporting Branch of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Controller at 1915 Health Services Way. This position serves as the grant accountant within the DHHS Office of Controller for the Division of Health Benefits, with primary responsibility for all federal grant accounting activities. Extensive federal grant responsibilities include drawing Federal funds, Federal expenditure reposting, various grant analyses and reconciliations. The expenditure reports are required by the Federal government and must be completed in order to continue to receive funding and avoid penalties. The accounting for and reporting of the federal grants are completed in accordance with the Office of State Controller (OSC), Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other federal regulatory agencies. Other responsibilities include assisting with the year-end Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the preparation of the Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Assistance (SEFA). This position must interpret and implement Federal regulations. This position will have heavy integration with other sections of the Office of the Controller, Division Budget Officers, and with representatives of Federal Governmental Agencies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $52,592.00 - $92,036.00

Recruitment Range: $52,592.00 - $79,547.00

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:

• Strong analytical Skills and excellent communication skills are required.

• Candidates should be self-starter and capable of performing job requirements with minimal supervision.

• Extensive knowledge of Excel and Word is required.

• NCFS experience preferred.

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 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.

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.

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 the 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.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees 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 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.

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 coursework; and two 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.

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.