Accounting Manager I - EHRA
About The Position
The Accounts Receivable Accounting Manager I supports the Accounting Manager II/Controller by providing leadership, expertise, and oversight for departmental accounts receivable and cash management functions. The position 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 accounts receivable and cash operations, oversees collection activities, prepares required financial reports, and serves as the primary contact for internal and external inquiries about receivables and cash management. The position may be eligible for hybrid remote work under State policy and the agency’s remote work program, but requires weekly onsite work. Telework is subject to the State Teleworking Program Policy and may be ended by the employer at its discretion. The vacancy is open to current North Carolina state government and UNC System employees, eligible former employees with unexpired RIF priority re-employment rights, and current temporary employees in those systems.
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.
- Five years of professional accounting experience preparing and reviewing interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
- 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 accounts receivable and cash management matters and support policy updates.
- Oversee departmental accounts receivable and cash management operations.
- Analyze and improve accounts receivable 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 accounts receivable 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 accounts receivable and cash management inquiries.
- Provide accurate accounts receivable and cash data for ACFR reporting.
- Identify issues, recommend solutions, and interpret accounts receivable and cash reports for management.
- Distribute fiscal year-end instructions and ensure all necessary NCFS entries are completed.
- Ensure accounts receivable staff receive necessary training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
