Accountant I

State of North Carolina

1d • $50,088 - $62,767

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise staff in the Accounting Section of the Unemployment Insurance Tax Department who are responsible for returned payments, all aspects of reimbursable employer accounts, and the research and correction of electronic reports and payments. This position works with the units in the central office Tax Department and works particularly closely with the Document Payment Processing Unit in assisting with electronic payments. This position will conduct periodic quality assurance reviews of the work of the various units in the central office Tax department. This position is responsible for the accounting of attached claims prepayments and voluntary contributions. This position will work with the staff in the Commerce Finance Center by providing them data for the Job Development Investment Grant Program. This position is very involved with the annual experience rating process, which assigns employer tax rates for over 200,000 employers in North Carolina. This position will assist with the development and implementation of new technologies working with internal IT staff as well as outside vendors. This position will assist internal staff and external customers with analyzing complex situations and determining the most appropriate resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience to compile, monitor, examine, and interpret various moderately complex financial statements, reports, or accounts for accuracy and conformance to accounting and tax program guidelines and to prepare and disseminate financial reports.
• Demonstrated experience to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees.
• Demonstrated experience to develop, evaluate and implement changes to accounting systems and processes.
• Demonstrated experience to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Agency personnel and the public that foster organizational success
• Demonstrated experience of applicable information technology and internal controls to meet work needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff in the Accounting Section of the Unemployment Insurance Tax Department who are responsible for returned payments, all aspects of reimbursable employer accounts, and the research and correction of electronic reports and payments.
• Work with the units in the central office Tax Department and works particularly closely with the Document Payment Processing Unit in assisting with electronic payments.
• Conduct periodic quality assurance reviews of the work of the various units in the central office Tax department.
• Responsible for the accounting of attached claims prepayments and voluntary contributions.
• Work with the staff in the Commerce Finance Center by providing them data for the Job Development Investment Grant Program.
• Assist with the development and implementation of new technologies working with internal IT staff as well as outside vendors.
• Assist internal staff and external customers with analyzing complex situations and determining the most appropriate resolution.

Benefits

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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