Accountant I

State of North Carolina

19h • $50,088 - $87,654

About The Position

The NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs / Military Affairs Division is tasked with 23 specific functions that involve working with federal, state, local, regional, and industry partners to support activities at North Carolina military installations and improve economic outcomes and the quality of life for our military and veteran communities. The NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs / Veterans Affairs Division, in accordance with Chapter 143, General Statues of North Carolina – assists Veterans, their families, and their dependents in obtaining or maintaining privileges, rights, and benefits to which they are entitled under Federal State or Local laws. Accountant I - NC 13 Salary rage $50,088 - $87,654 The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NCDMVA) organizational unit operates in accordance with NC General Statute 143b in that the NCDMVA assists veterans, their families, and their dependents in obtaining or maintaining privileges, rights, and benefits to which they are entitled under Federal, State, or local laws. The State Veterans Homes Program organizational unit, as defined by NC General Statute 143b, Part 10, provides statewide highly qualified long-term skilled nursing care to qualified veterans and/or spouses of veterans (as required and/or qualified). The State Cemetery Program organizational unit, as defined by NC General Statute 65-43, provides statewide burial services to qualified veterans and/or spouses of veterans (as required and/or qualified).

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience applying state rules and regulations on fiscal and accounting practices and procedures.
• Experience analyzing and correcting financial problems and accounting errors.
• Experience in analytical accounting or financial reports.
• Experience developing complex accounting worksheets and reports.
• 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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous IBIS, NCFS, and NCFS Cash Management and NCAS Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administering the agency’s cash management functions, including deposits, transfers, reclassifications, preparing journal vouchers, maintenance of general ledger and aids in maintaining financial records.
• Process agency electronic check deposits in Wells Fargo merchant system.
• Maintains agency programs revenue reconciliations process.
• Distribute daily and monthly financial reports and compile statistical data.
• Assist with month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing.
• Positions serve as purchasing and contracts backup.
• Provides assistance, in P-Card reconciliation process, annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) preparation, and year-end closeout.
• Support audit processes by retrieving requested documentation.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level