Accounting Unit Supervisor
Accounting Unit Supervisor
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$ 48222 - 84388
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- As of January 1 2025 the new salary range will be $48222 $84388
***REPOST PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY****** This role is eligible to be Hybrid and has onsite reporting located within Raleigh NC ***
The Accounting Unit Supervisor is a critical leadership role within the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) responsible for managing all aspects of payment operations for the Division of Services for the Blind (DSB) the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) and the Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DSDHH). This position oversees a team of eight accounting technicians and is accountable for ensuring accurate and timely processing of claims using the ENCORE and SMS financial subsystems. It requires strong knowledge of accounting principles billing processes (particularly in a medical context) and financial compliance with federal and state policies including the DHHS Cash Management Plan and NCFS (North Carolina Financial System) requirements. The role includes managing workflows developing operating procedures and guiding the work of staff through supervision evaluation and handson support.
In addition to daily operations the position coordinates with internal and external stakeholders including federal funds and accounts receivable teams to ensure cash requisitions fund draws and financial reporting are accurate and timely. The manager serves as a subject matter expert on billing systems and provides technical guidance to both program and fiscal staff often representing the Controllers Office in meetings with external agencies. The role includes resolving billing inquiries supporting audits ensuring correct 1099 reporting and adapting system configurations in response to policy or regulatory changes. This role demands strong problemsolving abilities technical systems expertise and a collaborative leadership style to ensure fiscal accountability and support efficient program delivery.
Key Duties Include:Supervise and manage a team of eight accounting staff including performance evaluations workflow monitoring and work plan development.
Oversee the daily claims processing functions for DSB DVRS and DSDHH ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments.
Manage cash management functions including fund draws cash requisitions and federal/state fund balancing.
Provide technical oversight for ENCORE and SMS subsystems including troubleshooting coding compliance and testing system updates.
Coordinate financial operations with AR (Accounts Receivable) GA/FM (General Accounting/Financial Management) and federal reporting teams.
Respond to billing and payment inquiries from internal staff providers and vendors resolving issues and providing policy guidance.
Represent the Controllers Office in interagency meetings to provide fiscal input during program planning and policy changes.
Support audits by preparing documentation coordinating with divisions and ensuring questioned costs are resolved or refunded.
Oversee supplier setup processes and yearend 1099MISC and 1099NEC reporting accuracy.
Ensure compliance with NCFS standards and DHHS Cash Management Plan in all accounting operations.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and wellbeing of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.About DHHS Office of the Controller:
The Office of the Controller sets and interprets all accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures for the Department as authorized by the rules and regulations of the Office of the State Controller and state statutes and executes all accounting transactions for DHHS.
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous highquality lowcost benefits on a pretax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service leave. In addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: more information about DHHS: Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Listed below are the knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs along with the minimum education and experience listed are required in order to be deemed eligible for the position therefore you must provide supporting information within the body of your application to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:- Demonstrated experience in billing or payment processing preferably in a medical setting
- Proven experience with financial/ accounting systems
- Experience with reconciliations auditing or resolving financial discrepancies
Management Preferences:- Prior supervisory experience in a financial or billing environment.
- Experience with NCTracks North Carolinas Medicaid Management Information System.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See details.
Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
Bachelors 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
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experienceSupplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the MeritBased Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked education with the date graduated all work experience and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD214 Member4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicants transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
