Financial Operations Accountant III

Department of Transportation; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation in North Carolina seeks an Accountant III (NS) to lead annual interagency settlements, manage receivables and payables with toll agencies, and ensure accuracy across the BOS and SAP General Ledger.

The role partners with accounting and NCTA staff to implement processes, test new payments, and support financial reporting for operating revenues and cash management. A bachelor’s in accounting and 4 years of professional experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline; 18 accounting coursework hours; four years of professional accounting/auditing experience.
• Experience reconciling General Ledger accounts and preparing journal entries; research and explain variances.
• Ability to update procedures and documentation with knowledge of internal controls.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and General Ledger systems (e.g., SAP).

Responsibilities

• Lead finance settlement processes and ensure compliance with partnership agreements.
• Manage monthly interagency settlements and receivables/payables with toll agencies.
• Learn and apply the Back Office System (BOS) integrity and SAP GL integrations.
• Coordinate with Accounting Manager and NCTA staff to implement/refine business functions and reporting.
• Act as technical lead for end-to-end testing of new payment methodologies and toll processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Integrity Back Office

Card Connect

Microsoft Office

Job description

Agency Dept of Transportation Division CFO-Financial Management Division Job Classification Title Accountant III (NS) Position Number 65036338 Grade NC15

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

The accountant position is the lead for NCTA finance settlement processes including accounting and compliance with partnership agreements.

This position will be responsible for monthly interagency settlements, receivables from other toll agencies and payables to them, which are billed monthly.

This position must learn the complexities of the Back Office System (BOS) integrity and the impact of integrations to SAP General Ledger.

It is essential that this role understand the cashflow revenue reconciliation, I77 contract, and other highway partnerships as they serve as a lead to Accountants that perform the reconciliation processes related to the receivables and payables cash management and settlements.

This position coordinates with the Accounting Manager, unit staff and NCTA staff, to implement and refine the business functions and system capabilities that will ensure efficient and accurate collection of data and NCTA reporting for all sources of operating revenues and cash management.

This position works hand in hand with NCDOT resources, NCTA resources and contract experts on current projects and future toll projects.

This role serves as the technical lead for the department on end-to-end testing of new payment methodologies, new toll processes and new roadways.

This position will actively participate in the development, testing and implementation of new processes in the current and future tolling systems and serves as the technical lead for the department on end-to-end testing in coordination with the NCTA IT organization.

The selected applicant for this position should possess the following qualities:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and General Ledger systems (e.g., SAP), with the technical ability to quickly learn additional platforms such as Integrity Back Office and Card Connect.
• Experienced in reconciling General Ledger accounts independently. Must reconcile in an accurate and detail-oriented manner as reconciliation processes with external agencies result in multi-million-dollar payments.
• Experience independently preparing journal entries, such as adjusting journal entries, and in researching and explaining variances.
• Ability to update procedures and process documentation, with knowledge of accounting internal controls.

This position is currently eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency’s remote work program but does require weekly onsite work. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC15 $55,221.00 – $96,639.00

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Considerable knowledge of accounting theories and principles and systems design.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize complex and unique issues and develop solutions and/or consult with leadership in order to achieve resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to convey concise, comprehensive, and accurate findings and resolutions on matters of a complex nature in written or oral form.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure the development of related policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to independently resolve and/or develop recommendations for unprecedented, complex issues and problems.

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 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.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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.

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. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast.