Accountant II

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work eligible

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of the Controller seeks an Accountant II (NS) to serve as the grant accountant for the Division of Health Benefits. The role focuses on federal grant accounting, drawing funds, reporting expenditures, and reconciling accounts to ensure compliance with GASB and federal rules.

You will collaborate with the Controller's staff, budget officers, and federal agencies, supporting year-end ACFR work and SEFA preparation.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills are required.
• Candidates should be a self-starter and capable of performing job requirements with minimal supervision.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel and Word is required.
• NCFS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the grant accountant within the DHHS Office of Controller for the Division of Health Benefits.
• Draw Federal funds and perform Federal expenditure reporting and reconciliations.
• Prepare SEFA and assist with the year-end ACFR.
• Interpret and implement Federal regulations and guidelines.
• Collaborate with Office of the Controller, Division Budget Officers, and Federal agencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Self-starter

Capable of minimal supervision

Excel proficiency

Word proficiency

Tools

Excel

Word

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.

• 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.

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