Financial Operations Accountant - CFO60083284

Natural and Cultural Resources; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) invites applications for a Financial Operations Accountant. This role performs technical accounting tasks, records and analyzes data in NCFS, reconciles payroll and expenditures, and prepares journal entries.

The position supports budgeting and financial reporting for multiple contracts. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with hybrid telework eligibility under the department policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance or public administration with 18 semester hours of accounting; or equivalent combination.
• Experience running NCFS reports and/or NCFS accounting structure; familiarity with IHRPS and BD701.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and tax entries in NCFS/IHRPS.
• Knowledge of BD701 reporting and NCFS reporting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Analyze NCFS and IHRPS reports to oversee invoices for multiple contracts and reconcile salary revenues and expenditures.
• Research salary reserve discrepancies between IHRPS and IBIS; perform payroll reconciliations.
• Prepare and key journal vouchers in NCFS; review budget actions and ensure proper cost codes.
• Create NCFS reports for departmental staff on a weekly basis; support budget and finance operations.

Skills

BD701 report

NCFS reporting

IHRPS workflow

Payroll reconciliation

General accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 18 accounting hours

Tools

NCFS

IHRPS

BOBJ reports

IBIS

Job description

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Chief Financial Office Job Classification Title Accountant I (NS) Position Number 60083284 Grade NC13

About Us The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) Budget and Finance office is looking for a Financial Operations Accountant. This position works independently performing technical work involving the recording, maintenance, and reporting of financial data to the general ledger. This position runs financial reports to analyze data for accuracy and performs reconciliation of data and information.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze various North Carolina Accounting System (NCFS) and Integrated HR Payroll System (IHRPS) financial reports to oversee/prepare invoices for approximately thirty different contracts for reimbursement of temporary and permanent receipt positions. Monitors the NC Budget to Actual Detailed Report (BD701) report to verify receipted salary revenues and expenditures reconcile and ensures divisions collect delinquent funds.
• Ensure established procedures are followed prior to salary reserve use; research salary reserve discrepancies between IHRPS and Integrated Budget Information System (IBIS). Responsible for the medical, monthly, and bi-weekly payroll reconciliations between NCFS and IHRPS.
• Perform sales tax duties.
• Prepare and keys various journal vouchers in NCFS.
• Serve as reviewer for final budget approver for personnel adjustment (PA) and organizational management (OM) actions submitted by HR Managers. To ensure the correct IHRPS cost center codes, order numbers, and fund codes are applied when entering funding data into the IHRPS.
• Prepare and create numerous NCFS reports for departmental staff on a weekly basis.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $50,088-$79,000

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the BD701 report.
• Demonstrated experience running NCFS reports and/or NCFS accounting structure.
• Demonstrated experience with sales tax entries.
• Demonstrated experience keying journal entries into NCFS (keying manually and using the spreadsheet upload feature in NCFS).
• Demonstrated experience with workflow actions in IHRPS and/or BOBJ reports.

Position/Physical Requirements

Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy. ** Internal State Government Posting – Only current permanent and temporary NC State Government and/or University employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by G.S. 126 may apply.**

This position is located at: 109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

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 or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Division Description

The Budget and Finance Office provides leadership and strategic support to the Department by directing, preparing, and certifying annual and biennial budgets; analyzing and researching budgetary issues that impact the Department's divisions, programs, budgets, and plans; and overseeing the fiscal operations, policies and procedures for the department. The fiscal responsibilities include but are not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, collections, billing, capital improvements, fixed asset management, cash management, fiscal reports, procurement, leases, and Memorandum of Agreements. The Office is also responsible for monitoring activities throughout the Department to ensure compliance with state and federal laws regarding accounting, budget, purchasing and contracts.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

CONTACT INFORMATION

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Human Resources 109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: [phone] EEO Statement The 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.

Recruiter

Recruiter: Devyn Kirksey Email: [e-mail] North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.