Accountant III

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. Primary Purpose of the Position This position is to perform the duties of the General Ledger Unit Manager in his/her absence. Work with the manager in assigning and monitoring the daily task of the General Ledger Unit staff. The individual in this position must understand system integration and the impact of integration as they carry out their own duties as well as in the direction and training of other employees. It is necessary to understand the operations of each General Ledger employee and how those operations impact follow-on operations and eventually reporting in SAP. This individual should have access to and be able to carry out any duty assigned to the unit or unit manager. Specific duties include reconciling the Warrant account with the State Treasurer’s Office, analyzing warrant status to determine necessary treatment. Notify other agencies of outstanding warrants in a timely manner in accordance with State Controller’s mandate. Reissue, cancel or escheat as required. To analyze and research unusual problems occurring in the accounting system and work with the General Ledger Unit Manager and BSIP functional team for resolution. Actively participate in the development, testing and implementation of new procedures in SAP.

Requirements

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) practices.
• Knowledge of current accounting and financial management systems.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex Federal and State fiscal regulations.
• Experience in using accounting judgement and theory to independently resolve fiscal issues, provide technical guidance, and present results of analysis to program administrators.
• 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 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

• Perform the duties of the General Ledger Unit Manager in his/her absence.
• Work with the manager in assigning and monitoring the daily task of the General Ledger Unit staff.
• Reconcile the Warrant account with the State Treasurer’s Office.
• Analyze warrant status to determine necessary treatment.
• Notify other agencies of outstanding warrants in a timely manner in accordance with State Controller’s mandate.
• Reissue, cancel or escheat as required.
• Analyze and research unusual problems occurring in the accounting system and work with the General Ledger Unit Manager and BSIP functional team for resolution.
• Actively participate in the development, testing and implementation of new procedures in SAP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees