Cash Accountant

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

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) CFO-Financial Management Division seeks an Accountant II to manage daily and monthly cash reconciliations for Highway, Trust, and other funds, ensuring GAAP alignment. The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting with relevant experience and involves preparing financial statements and reports for management.

The position emphasizes adherence to Cash Management Policy and State Controller guidelines while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 18 accounting hours and two years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex Federal and State fiscal regulations.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB practices.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily and monthly cash and deposit accounts for multiple funds.
• Verify and process cash transactions and journal entries with supporting docs.
• Reconcile specific general ledger accounts daily and monthly.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reports per management.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Accounting systems

Federal/state regulations

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

2 years accounting experience

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

CFO-Financial Management Division

Job Classification Title

Accountant II (NS)

Position Number

60015337

Grade

NC14

About Us

It\'s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

• -This position is charged with daily and monthly reconciliation of all cash and deposit accounts for the Highway Fund, Trust Fund, Property Tax, Ferry Capital Fund, and Turnpike Authority. The accountant verifies and processes daily cash transactions and journal entries and maintains electronic/paper-supporting documentation.


• -Reconciling specific general ledger accounts daily and monthly.


• -This position is also responsible for preparing and reviewing specific financial statement exhibits as well as other reports assigned by management.


• -At all times the accountant is expected to follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Cash Management Policy as mandated by Office of State Controller and meet multiple daily deadlines.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC14 $52,592 - $92,036

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.


• Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) practices.


• Knowledge of current accounting and financial management systems.


• Experience interpreting and applying complex Federal and State fiscal regulations.


• Experience in using accounting judgement and theory to independently resolve fiscal issues, provide technical guidance, and present results of analysis to program administrators.

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.

In accordance with the Governor\'s Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.

EEO Statement

T he 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.