Procurement Lifecycle & Financial Analyst

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina’s Health Benefits division seeks a Financial Analyst II to manage end‑to‑end purchase order processes and allied financial tasks within a hybrid work setting.

You will coordinate with Procurement, AP, and Budget teams, resolve data discrepancies, and contribute to process improvements in a dynamic accounting environment. A Bachelor’s degree and related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics or related discipline and 1 year of directly related experience.
• Experience managing the full purchase order lifecycle including encumbrance and coding records in an enterprise financial system.
• Ability to research, track, and resolve financial interface discrepancies and coding errors.

Responsibilities

• 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 supporting evolving needs.
• Execute specialized quarterly inmate billing processes by reviewing data inputs and ensuring proper system routing.

Skills

End-to-end PO process

Cross‑unit coordination

Data integrity & reconciliation

Advanced Excel (formulas, XLOOKUP, SUM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business/economics or related field

Tools

Excel

Enterprise financial system

Job description

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

• 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 health, substance use and traumatic brain injury disorders. With a budget over $27 billion in state and federal funds per fiscal year, DHB ensures that more than 108,000 enrolled providers are reimbursed for delivering covered services to 3.1 million beneficiaries.

All positions in the Division of Health Benefits are exempt from the State Human Resources Act (G.S. 126) except for the provisions of Articles 6 and 7 per HB 372 Section 20.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Visit the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federallaws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

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, banking, finance, business administration, economics, or related discipline from an accredited institution and 1 year of directly related experience

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

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.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.


• 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 members 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), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.