Accounting Manager I - EHRA
About The Position
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Accounting Manager I supports the Accounting Manager II/Controller by providing leadership, expertise, and oversight for departmental accounts receivable and cash management functions. The role analyzes financial processes, implements improvements, maintains compliance with State and GASB standards, and ensures accurate reporting for the Agency’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). It also manages daily AR and cash operations, oversees collection activities, prepares required financial reports, and serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries related to receivables and cash management. The position is designated Statutory Exempt and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act. It may be eligible for hybrid remote work under state policy and the agency’s remote work program, but requires weekly onsite work. Any telework is subject to the State Teleworking Program Policy and may be ended by the employer at any time. The vacancy is open to current North Carolina state government and current UNC System employees, and to former employees of either who have unexpired RIF priority re-employment rights. Current temporary employees working in NC state government or the UNC System will also be considered.
Requirements
- 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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five years of professional accounting experience preparing and reviewing interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports, including at least one year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Some positions may require certification as a Public Accountant.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated knowledge of government accounting, auditing, and reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated experience using financial and accounting software systems, such as ERP systems, NCFS modules, Excel, Word, or Access, to perform accounting calculations accurately.
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies related to financial records to prepare clear, accurate financial reports and statements.
Responsibilities
- Advise the Accounting Manager II/Controller on AR and cash management matters and support policy updates.
- Oversee departmental accounts receivable and cash management operations.
- Analyze and improve AR and cash processes in coordination with leadership.
- Ensure compliance with State guidance, GASB standards, GAAP, and internal policies.
- Manage daily reconciliations, cash availability, transactions, deposits, disbursements, and required NCFS journals.
- Prepare quarterly AR reports, monthly bank reconciliations, and other financial reports.
- Lead collection activities, including delinquency notifications and coordination with DOR Debt Setoff.
- Serve as the primary contact for internal and external AR and cash management inquiries.
- Provide accurate AR and cash data for ACFR reporting.
- Identify issues, recommend solutions, and interpret AR and cash reports for management.
- Distribute fiscal year-end instructions and ensure all necessary NCFS entries are completed.
- Ensure AR staff receive necessary training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
