Procurement Lifecycle & Financial Analyst

Adult Correction; North Carolina; Hybride; USD 55 000 - 97 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Financial Analyst II (NS) in the Health Benefits division to manage the end-to-end PO process and support procurement, accounting, and budgeting workflows.

The role emphasizes Excel proficiency, data integrity, and collaboration across teams to ensure accurate coding, encumbrance tracking, and timely financial reporting. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Experience managing full PO lifecycle including encoding and encumbrance tracking.
• Ability to coordinate Procurement, AP, and Budget to resolve workflow issues.
• Experience preparing journal vouchers and resolving data discrepancies.
• Advanced Excel skills with XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, filters and pivot tables.

Responsabilités

• Create, adjust, and ensure accurate coding and encumbrance tracking in the PO lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Budget to resolve workflow issues.
• Research and resolve system data discrepancies and coding errors.
• Prepare journal vouchers and support technical accounting tasks.
• Execute quarterly inmate billing processes with correct data routing.
• Apply advanced Excel to analyze and reconcile financial data.
• Serve as a liaison between financial units to resolve issues.
• Maintain data accuracy in financial systems and document corrections.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement-related workflows.

Connaissances

PO lifecycle management

Interdepartmental liaison

Journal vouchers

Advanced Excel

Inmate billing knowledge

Data reconciliation

Workflow coordination

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

HEALTH BENEFITS

Job Classification Title

Financial Analyst II (NS)

Position Number 60042632

Grade NC15

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Procurement Lifecycle & Financial Analyst serves as an operational link between Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Budget by managing the end‑to‑end purchase order process, ensuring accurate coding, adjustments, and encumbrance tracking across financial functions. The position supports a dynamic workflow environment where procurement needs fluctuate and technical accounting skills expand through tasks such as journal vouchers, inmate billing, and system error resolution.

This role maintains operational accuracy by navigating financial systems, applying strong Excel skills, and coordinating information across teams. The analyst ensures data integrity by researching and resolving financial discrepancies while contributing to cross‑unit workflow efficiency.

This position operates within the Finance and Accounting area of the Division of Health Benefits.

Key Duties Include:

• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle by creating, adjusting, and ensuring accurate coding and encumbrance tracking across financial units.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Budget staff to resolve workflow issues and maintain continuity across interconnected processes.
• Research, track, and resolve system data discrepancies, including financial interface errors and coding issues.
• Prepare journal vouchers and assist with technical accounting tasks that support evolving operational needs.
• Execute specialized quarterly inmate billing processes by reviewing data inputs and confirming proper system routing.
• Apply advanced Excel skills, including formulas, filters, and pivot tables, to analyze and reconcile financial data.
• Serve as a functional liaison between financial units to support timely issue resolution and process alignment.
• Maintain data accuracy within financial systems by validating entries, monitoring workflow status, and documenting corrections.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by adapting to fluctuating procurement needs and strengthening internal workflows.
• Contribute to operational stability by owning assigned workflows and ensuring consistent execution of financial tasks.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $55,221.00 - $96,639.00

Recruitment Range: $55,221.00 - $80,000.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Demonstrated experience managing the full purchase order lifecycle, including creating, adjusting, and maintaining accurate encumbrance and coding records within an enterprise financial system.

Proven success serving as a functional liaison between Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Budget teams to resolve workflow challenges and maintain continuity across interconnected financial processes.

Documented experience preparing journal vouchers and researching, tracking, or resolving financial interface discrepancies and coding errors within complex accounting workflows.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including active use of formulas such as XLOOKUP and SUMIFS, as well as filters and pivot tables, to manage and reconcile large financial datasets.

Demonstrated experience performing specialized financial tasks-such as quarterly inmate billing-by validating data inputs, resolving system errors, and ensuring proper routing through financial systems.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds

This Position Is Eligible For A Hybrid Work Option

EHRA: Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), This Position Is EXEMPT From All Provisions Of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) With The Exception Of Articles 6 And 7

About the NC Division of Health Benefits:

The Division of Health Benefits (DHB) within NCDHHS is committed to advancing innovative solutions that improve health, promote well-being and foster independence for all North Carolinians. DHB manages and oversees North Carolina Medicaid and other programs that provide access to services and supports for parents, children, seniors, people with intellectual /developmental disabilities, and behavioral h