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$ 50633 - 88607
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- ***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 ***
This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds.
As Of January 1 2025 The New Salary Range Will Be $50633 $88607This position is located within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Controllers Office Accounts Receivable Medicaid Branch which is responsible for managing financial transactions in accordance with State statute and policies issued by the Office of the State Controller. The Accountant II serves as a systemsfocused accountant overseeing complex accounting operations tied to the Medicaid Accounting System (MAS) and the Accounts Receivable Module of the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) the states enterprise resource planning platform).
This role supports monthly closing activities reviews and reconciles Medicaid transactions supervises accounting technicians and performs analytical functions critical to the accuracy and integrity of state and federal fund tracking and reporting. The position works collaboratively with DHHS IT financial offices and thirdparty contractors to maintain accounting accuracy and support compliance efforts across systems.
Key Duties Include:Oversee and manage the MAS Adjustments Register and monthend closing processes including coordination with the Division of Information Resource Management (DIRM).
Analyze verify and reconcile transactions between MAS NCFS and legacy systems to ensure accuracy of Medicaid fund allocations.
Develop and maintain Excel databases used to automate reports and reconcile NC Medicaid cost adjustments.
Create journal entries and validate general ledger records to reflect accurate Medicaid financial data and support federal reimbursement claims.
Review and monitor cost settlements and program integrity transactions to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines.
Ensure proper receivables coding for state and federal funding accuracy and support agency collections procedures.
Supervise train and evaluate three accounting technicians including task assignment documentation performance reviews and recruitment support.
Collaborate with DHHS teams contractors and stakeholders to troubleshoot accounting system issues and propose process or policy adjustments.
Assist in development and implementation of system enhancements or procedural workarounds to resolve accounting system discrepancies.
Support additional assignments as directed by branch leadership or the DHHS Controller.
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:
- Proven experience working with financial systems such as North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) or North Carolina Accounting System (NCAS).
- Documented experience with reconciliation/ creation of journal entries and generating financial reports.
- Demonstrated experience performing accounts receivable activities such as balancing/ reconciling accounting transactions/ records.
- Handson experience supervising accounting staff.
- Experience using or supporting mainframebased financial systems (e.g. MAS WDA) alongside modern ERP platforms.
- Familiarity with Medicaid funding structures and associated federalstate matching requirements.
- Experience with complex fund coding for federal state and local cost allocations.
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 public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and two years of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting financial statements and reports
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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