Accountant I (Temporary - Wake)

State of North Carolina • Wake Forest, NC

1d • $34 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position with the Department of Environmental Quality, located at 217 West Jones Street, Raleigh - Wake County. The position is within the Financial Services Division (FSD) and is responsible for managing the accounts payable team of 4 accounting technicians and providing general accounts payable support. The successful candidate will oversee the accounts payable processes in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and will work independently, responding to management assignments and division questions. This role also involves setting accounts payable policies and procedures, tracking and reporting payment timeliness, analyzing trends to improve performance, developing and providing training, and ensuring a positive customer experience. The position requires timely and accurate processing of invoices, grant payments, and employee expense reimbursements, as well as researching and solving problems related to NCFS payments, and ensuring compliance with state and departmental policies.

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 education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable team of 4 accounting technicians.
• Provide general accounts payable support within the Financial Services Division (FSD).
• Oversee the accounts payable processes in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS).
• Set accounts payable policies and procedures.
• Track and report payment timeliness and analyze trends to improve performance.
• Develop and provide training to departmental staff.
• Provide a positive customer experience.
• Process invoices, grant payments, and employee expense reimbursements accurately and timely.
• Research, analyze, and solve problems related to NCFS payments.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of the State Controller, State Budget, and the department.
• Communicate with internal and external parties concerning payment status and processing.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) may be available for temporary employees working an annual average of 30 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level