Accounting Specialist

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is looking for an Accounting Technician II responsible for preparing contracts and managing financial requests for transportation systems. Candidates should possess an associate's degree and experience in accounting. The role demands strong computer skills and knowledge of grants administration, alongside the ability to work with state policies.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting work is required.
• Ability to lead a region under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contracts and awards for transportation projects.
• Assist in financial implementation of funded projects.
• Manage databases and oversee project closeout.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles

Ability to interpret and analyze accounting data

Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of grants administration practices

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Job description

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Description of Work

This position is responsible for preparing contracts and awards, reviewing supporting documentation and approving requests for reimbursement, managing work order accounts from beginning to closeout for rural, urban, and regional transportation systems within assignment area. The individual will assist sub-recipients in the financial implementation of Integrated Mobility Division funded projects. The individual is responsible for implementing fiscal policies and guidance for the Federal Section 5303, 5307, 5309/5339, 5310, 5311, CARES, ARPA and CRRSAA Programs, Rural Capital Program, Rural Operating Assistance Program (Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program, Work First Transitional/Employment Transportation Assistance Program and the Rural General Public Program), Human Service Transportation Management Program, State Maintenance Assistance Program, and the Statewide Technology Program. Specialty tasks will include but not be limited to managing databases, light rail projects, fixed asset inventory, creating and managing requisitions, presenting PowerPoint Presentations at various conferences and Legislative reports upon request. This employee may be asked to lead a region and will work under the supervision of the Finance Manager (Business Officer II).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, concepts and practices
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, analyze and apply accounting data and the provision of standardized accounting practices adopted by state government
• Advanced computer skills with software efficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• In-depth knowledge of principles and practices of grants administration
• Demonstrated ability to interpret contract provisions.
  
  

Additional Expectations

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting a variety of administrative and managerial policies and procedures; ability to determine compliance with pertinent guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws; ability to evaluate problems and develop recommendations; and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of state, federal and local government officials.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Associate degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of accounting experience; or High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Faye T. McCullen, Administrative Specialist, 919-707-4685

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

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.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, concepts, and practices?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

03

Explain how you have demonstrated you have knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, concepts, and practices.

04

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated interpreting, analyzing and applying accounting data and the provisions of standardized accounting practices adopted by state government?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

05

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to interpret, analyze and apply accounting data and the provisions of standardized accounting practices adopted by state government.

06

Which of the following best describes your level of computer skills with software efficiency in Microsoft Office ( Excel, Word, PowerPoint)?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

07

Explain how you have demonstrated you have computer skills with software efficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

08

Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of principles and practices of grants administration?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

09

Explain how you have demonstrated you have knowledge of principles and practices of grants administration.

10

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated interpreting contract provisions?

• None
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Thorough
  
  

11

Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to interpret contract provisions.

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Government Administration

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