Accountant III- Subsystems Unit Supervisor

North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking two Accountant IIIs to lead the Subsystems Unit. The role involves managing accounting functions, supervising staff, overseeing financial compliance, and ensuring accurate fund distribution across various agencies. Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience and a degree in accounting or business.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience with supervising accounting teams in a governmental setting.
• Experience with automated financial subsystems and data integration.
• Managing multi-source fund distribution with compliance timelines.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounting functions of the Subsystems Unit.
• Supervising daily activities of financial staff interfacing with NCFS.
• Ensuring compliance with DHHS Cash Management Plan.

Skills

Supervision

Financial Integration

Fund Distribution Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in business administration or similar

Job description

Accountant III- Subsystems Unit Supervisor

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Description of Work

We Will Be Recruiting For Two (2) Positions With This Post: 60037490 and 60037644. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.

This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Has Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC.

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking two Accountant IIIs to lead the Subsystems Unit within the Office of the Controller. These positions supervise a team managing multiple accounting subsystems that process significant reimbursements and payments across public, private, and county agencies.

These roles oversee system design, data integration, cost allocation, and financial reporting across numerous funding streams with complex federal, state, and local compliance requirements. The positions play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely distribution of funds and provides fiscal oversight and guidance to internal divisions and external partners.

Key Duties Include

• Managing accounting functions of the Subsystems Unit including client benefits, reimbursements, and payments.
• Supervising and coordinating daily activities of staff handling financial interfaces with NC Financial System (NCFS).
• Overseeing subsystems for programs such as Child Day Care, Public Health, Business Enterprises (BE), and DAAS.
• Interpreting federal and state cost allocation principles to ensure proper fund distribution.
• Coordinating system enhancements and data interfaces with IT and program staff.
• Ensuring compliance with the DHHS Cash Management Plan and federal draw requirements.
• Representing the branch in departmental and interagency meetings.
• Reviewing and developing fiscal policies, manuals, and procedural documents.
• Conducting special analyses and reports for management and legislative inquiries.
• Supporting audits and responding to financial data requests.
  
  

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):

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.

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 benefits: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.

For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experience with supervising/ leading accounting teams preferably in a governmental setting.
• Experience with automated financial subsystems/ accounting data integration with enterprise systems such as North Carolina Financial System (NCFS).
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-source fund distribution with strict compliance timelines.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

Bachelor's degree in accounting and four years of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/ financial statements and reports

OR

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework and four 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

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who 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.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• 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.
  
  

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The 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. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

01

I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all this information within my application. (NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements.
  
  

02

How many years of experience do you have with professional accounting/auditing including the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/ financial statements and reports? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.

• No Experience
• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) year of experience but less than two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) years of experience but less than three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) years of experience but less than four (4) years of experience
• Four (4) or more years of experience
  
  

03

Have you attached your transcripts to this application to receive credit for your applicable education? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" or "Attachments" section of the application to be given credit.

• Not Applicable- This doesn't apply to my application either due to me having an accounting degree or another reason
• Yes- I have attached my transcripts for review
• No - I will not attach my transcripts to this application for review
  
  

04

How much experience do you have with supervising/ leading accounting teams preferably in a governmental setting? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.

• No Experience
• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) year of experience but less than two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) years of experience but less than three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) or more years of experience
  
  

05

How much experience do you have with automated financial subsystems/ accounting data integration with enterprise systems such as North Carolina Financial System (NCFS)? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.

• No Experience
• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) year of experience but less than two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) years of experience but less than three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) or more years of experience
  
  

06

How much experience do you have managing multi-source fund distribution with strict compliance timelines? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.

• No Experience
• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) year of experience but less than two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) years of experience but less than three (3) years of experience
• Three (3) or more years of experience
  
  

07

Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?

• Company or OSHR Website
• Employee Referral
• Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
• Conference / Career Fair
• LinkedIn
• Other Social Media
• Theater Advertisement
• Internet Advertisement
• TV / Radio
• Indeed
• Other General Job Boards
• Google
• Other Search Engines
  
  

08

Please give additional detail regarding where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity (e.g., APA Annual Meeting, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.).

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Government Administration

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