NCTA Financial Operations Accountant

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina—Department of Transportation, CFO-Financial Management Division, Accountant II (NS) (NC14) position 60015454. This role supports the North Carolina Turnpike Authority’s financial operations, handling daily banking activity reconciliation and reporting across multiple systems.

The posting notes hybrid remote work with weekly on-site requirements; salary range reflects NC14 grade with opportunities to contribute to routine and non-routine financial requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 18 accounting hours.
• Two years of professional accounting experience and ability to analyze data.
• Experience with Integrity, SAP or general ledger systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze daily bank activity across multiple systems.
• Reconcile payments and revenues; investigate variances.
• Prepare routine financial reports and certifications.
• Operate and report from systems like Integrity, Core Banking, NCFS, FISERV, Moneygram.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Bank reconciliations

General Ledger

Data manipulation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

18 accounting hours

Tools

Integrity system

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

CFO-Financial Management Division

Job Classification Title

Accountant II (NS)

Position Number

60015454

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

Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date.

This is a repost. Previous applicants are still being considered.

This position will handle daily functions for the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) Financial Operations unit which supports the accounting for the toll operations. The position will report to the NCTA Financial Operations Assistant Manager and handle many of the daily activities required in the unit. Responsibilities will include analyzing daily bank activity in multiple systems, reconciliation of various types of payment methods, understanding business rules that apply to the debt, applying financial standards and rules for different projects and system controls, and providing additional assistance for routine and non-routine requests for information from various parties.

NCTA is experiencing growth from new roadways, such as 540 and I-485, with growth expected to continue. The accounting for customer transactions is managed in the NCTA Back Office System called “Integrity”. This position is critical to ensure that daily financial functions are accurate and timely. This includes completing daily certifications through NCFS. The role must manage and report transactions from multiple systems including Integrity, Core Banking, NCFS, FISERV, Moneygram, and banking applications such as Well Fargo and First Bank. This position will reconcile the data downloaded from the bank to what was recorded in Integrity. They will be responsible for researching differences and working to resolve them. The bank reconciliation process is complex considering the number of revenue sources, payment methodologies, and independent research required.

The Triangle Expressway is one of the first projects being tolled and collected by the All Electronic Tolling (AET) Collection System in the country and the activity is growing. NCDOT is collecting and passing money to northern and southern partner toll agencies in other states. This will continue to expand. Other projects that use the enterprise system for collections include the expansion of I77, I485 bypass, and the completion of 540. This position is critical to ensure that financial functions are accurate and timely.

Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:

• Prior experience reconciling cash or cash flows, account receivables, and bank accounts independently.
• Prior experience researching and analyzing large amounts of data. Able to reconcile amounts between bank account and system balances independently. Able to research variances.
• Experience using banking systems or applications.
• Experience downloading data and manipulation of large quantities of data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and General Ledger system (e.g., SAP)

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: NC14 $52,592 - $92,036

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Demonstrated ability to use Excel at an intermediate level to analyze large quantities of data.
• Demonstrated ability to use Word and have the technical skills to learn other systems such as the Integrity system used to record customer transactions.
• Experienced completing bank reconciliations and other General Ledger account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of accounting
• Demonstrated ability to convey concise, comprehensive, and accurate findings in written or oral form including providing conclusions and recommendations both orally and in writing.

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.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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:

Phagan Joe Hudson

Email:

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