Accountant III CARS/Program Ben Subsystems

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

NCFlex benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division: SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER seeks an Accountant III Supervisor to lead the AFM-Subsystems Unit. This role develops and enforces accounting and financial reporting policies for funding from state and federal sources, and interfaces with the NC Financial System.

You will supervise unit staff, coordinate across divisions, and represent the Branch Head in meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience with government accounting and funding.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate cross‑divisional work.
• Knowledge of NCFS or similar financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subsystem accounting and NCFS interface.
• Supervise Subsystem Unit staff and coordinate with branches.
• Collaborate with divisions and external agencies on reporting.

Skills

Accounts payable

Financial document review

Invoices data entry

Financial statement analysis

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

SEC OFFICE - CONTROLLER

Job Classification Title

Accountant III (NS)

Position Number

60037644

Grade

NC15

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 primary purpose of this position is to function as the Subsystem Unit Accountant III Supervisor within the DHHS Office of the Controller AFM-Subsystems Unit. This position reports to and assists the Branch Head in developing and carrying out departmental accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures associated with funding of local and state government agencies entities that receive state and federal funding. The responsibilities include overseeing the tracking and reporting of numerous funding sources with multiple combinations of federal, state and local funding, all with unique requirements and federal guidelines as to allow-ability and timeliness of expenditures. The position is responsible for ensuring that proper accounting is designed and implemented in numerous subsystems that directly interface with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS). These subsystems monitor, and record the distribution of benefits, compute cost allocation and determine reimburse of federal and state shares of expenditures submitted from public, private and county agencies. This position must work with many DHHS automated system to both provide and receive data to assist with daily operations of functional units for payments and reimbursements.

The responsibilities of this position cross multiple divisions and offices both within and outside of the Department. The Accountant III Supervisor has the responsibility for managing and coordinating direct unit staff activities and assignments. This position may also, be called upon to represent the Branch Head at various meetings and conferences attended by the DHHS divisions, and other State agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

• Salary Grade Range: $55,221.00 - $96,639.00
• Recruitment Range: $62,096.00 - $91,803.00
• 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:
• Documented experience with accounts payable.
• Demonstrated experience with inspection/review of financial documentation.
• Proven experience with invoices data entry.
• Proven experience with evaluating financial statements/ reports.
• 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/ .

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