Accountant III - Accounts Receivable

State of North Carolina

About The Position

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead the Cash Management and Grants & Contracts sections within our Budget and Finance Division. This position plays a critical role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting the fiscal integrity of the agency.

Requirements

Knowledge of general accounting.
Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding financial data, claims review, data collection, expenditures.
Written and oral communications are necessary for all contact with division personnel and other state agencies.
Analytical ability to interpret
Ability to supervise lower-level staff
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 coursework; and four years of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/ financial statements and reports; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Cash Management Section, overseeing licensing receipts, service fees, gate admissions, rental income, surplus property income, sales of forestry/agricultural products, examination fees, and other miscellaneous receipts.
Advanced knowledge of technology and web-based accounting systems.
Aid and assist in analyzing existing and new business practices
Will assume some management duties in the absence of the controller
Submits the Quarterly Accounts Receivable Report to OSC.
Reconciles and Clears the Unmatched Bank Accounts in Core Banking-to ensure money is deposited into the correct accounts.
This position reconciles CIP Quarterly.
This position reconciles the General Fund and ensures efficient month end closeout with OSC.
Oversee bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
Processes for both international and domestic wire transfers through DST.
Calculates annual assessment percentages and monthly transfers for the collected assessments for payment to corresponding councils.
Provide oversight for the Grants and Contracts Section, overseeing over $100 million in grant awards.
Maintain compliance with federal and state grant regulations.
Perform full supervisory duties including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and staff development.
Assist with year-end report by entering journals in NCFS and reconciling accounts.
Prepare comprehensive financial statements for the agency at the close of each fiscal year.
This position will serve as the lead for The ACFR Team- this will include analyzing comparative financial statements and providing explanations and narratives to OSC.
Lead Budget and Finance Division in the annual EAGLE compliance review process conducted by the Office of the State Controller.
Prepare and submit weekly cash forecasts to the Office of the State Controller.