Business Officer I

State of North Carolina

14d

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. This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. The Professional Services Management Unit (PSMU) is comprised of two sections: the Consultant Procurement Group and the Financial Review Group. The Consultant Procurement Group manages procurement of all professional and specialty consultant talent that supports divisions, units and travel modes of NCDOT, at all levels and phases of the project. The Financial Review Group reviews, evaluates and approves consultant contracts, purchase orders, and invoices statewide. PSMU is looking for a Business Officer I to develop and maintain the program/section to fulfill the duties of the Financial Review Group. This program is charged with the review and ultimate approval of consultant financial items that are established by the 14 Highway Divisions and other Division of Highways’ Units and the Turnpike Authority for essential consultant work provided for NCDOT projects. Because of the magnitude of these expenditures the consequence of error is significant and could negatively and significantly impact NCDOT’s ability to produce projects on budget and within required deadlines. In this role you will: •Utilize your significant experience with financial principles and practices; SAP processes, actions, and research methods; NCDOT policies and procedures; and procurement and contract laws and guidance. •Review and/or develop guidelines, processes, procedures, and training to prevent errors that could cause overpayments, delayed payments, and contract disputes. •Support PSMU’s Unit Head in the supervision and day-to-day operations, activities, and decisions for the Financial Review Group’s administrative staff. •Act as the subject matter expert, you will be the resource for processing consultant financial items which include purchase orders, standalone purchase orders, Limited Services Contracts, and invoices. •Determine and provide additional training to address repeated errors. •Perform Human Resource and Office Management support activities and workflows for PSMU. •Will work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive related experience, one year of which should be in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with general office operations, technologies, accounting principles and practices, and HR policies and practices.
• Experience utilizing SAP processes, actions, research methods, invoicing procedures, and procurement processes.
• Experience applying financial principles and practices.
• Knowledge of NCDOT policies and procedures, and procurement and contract laws and guidance.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with associates, officials, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Utilize your significant experience with financial principles and practices; SAP processes, actions, and research methods; NCDOT policies and procedures; and procurement and contract laws and guidance.
• Review and/or develop guidelines, processes, procedures, and training to prevent errors that could cause overpayments, delayed payments, and contract disputes.
• Support PSMU’s Unit Head in the supervision and day-to-day operations, activities, and decisions for the Financial Review Group’s administrative staff.
• Act as the subject matter expert, you will be the resource for processing consultant financial items which include purchase orders, standalone purchase orders, Limited Services Contracts, and invoices.
• Determine and provide additional training to address repeated errors.
• Perform Human Resource and Office Management support activities and workflows for PSMU.
• Will work independently with minimal supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level