Financial Analyst I - GAAP & Healthcare Billing

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Financial Analyst I to support the Controller’s Office. This position ensures accurate recording, disbursement, and reporting of department resources in line with GAAP and state policies.

You will assist with the ACFR, accruals, journal entries, and cost reporting, while coordinating monthly allocations and reconciliations. Strong knowledge of financial management concepts and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, accounting, banking, finance, business administration, economics, or related discipline from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of general financial management principles.
• Basic knowledge of current federal, state and local government programs.
• Basic problem-solving to interpret compliance findings.
• Basic project management to develop new processes and procedures based upon changes in laws and regulations or industry practice.
• Experience reviewing and documenting compliance with laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the Department’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), accruals, year-end journal entries, worksheets and footnotes.
• Assist in preparing cost reports, monthly allocations, EAGLE, inventory, bank reconciliations, and other duties.
• Coordinate development of fiscal policy and ensure compliance with GAAP and state/federal laws.

Skills

Financial management principles

Investment risk analysis

Debt management

GAAP/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, accounting, banking, finance, business administration, economics, or related field

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Financial Analyst I to support the Controller’s Office. This position ensures accurate recording, disbursement, and reporting of department resources in line with GAAP and state policies.

You will assist with the ACFR, accruals, journal entries, and cost reporting, while coordinating monthly allocations and reconciliations. Strong knowledge of financial management concepts and compliance is essential.