Accounting Specialist
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Job Location:
Wake County, NC - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 43738 - 76542
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - AdministrationJob Classification Title
Accounting Specialist (S)Position Number
Grade
NC11About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration Health Services Rehabilitation & Reentry Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
The primary purpose of the Department of Adult Correction Controllers Office is to ensure that all department financial resources and funds are received disbursed recorded and accounted for in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Department policy and procedures. The Controllers Office at the agency level has oversight responsibility of the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) regarding transactions which affect the financial responsibility of this department and is accountable to the NC Office of the State Controller for the integrity of that data.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Administer and manage Department payrolls exceeding $100 million for approximately 18000 permanent and 500 temporary employees.
- Review audit and reconcile payroll records and SAP/FIORI payroll error reports; coordinate and follow up with agency locations to ensure timely corrections.
- Generate and audit monthly payroll results and resolve complex payroll issues by interpreting and applying state and federal laws policies and regulations related to payroll benefits time/leave and personnel administration.
- Respond to complex inquiries regarding pay calculations deductions tax withholding and payroll impacts; communicate with employees HR/payroll staff state agencies and third-party vendors.
- Perform specialized payroll processing including travel reimbursements employment verifications retirement applications termination debt forms and off-cycle payrolls.
- Coordinate with the Office of the State Controller on time adjustments direct deposit reversals affidavits and off-cycle check processing.
- Collect and certify state and federal payroll forms to ensure accurate tax withholding and payroll processing.
- Generate and analyze payroll accounting and financial reports including wage types deductions overpayments repayments and dual employment.
- Review Payroll Cost Center Financial Reports and ZFIR Payroll Postings; support budget reconciliation and funding accuracy.
- Prepare payroll-related entries in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) for remittances retirement contributions and payroll transmittals.
- Utilize SAP HR/Payroll SAP Business Objects NCFS and DAC ACT systems to research payroll issues produce audit reports and support monthly close-out activities.
- Develop and update payroll procedures provide SAP/payroll training perform peer audits analyze error trends and recommend process improvements.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade Range: $43738.00 - $76542.00 Annually
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
- Experience in SAP Payroll module and its functionality Employee Self Service and system reporting tools such as queries and online reports.
- Ability to analyze detailed payroll and HR data to identify trends issues and errors and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Ability to combine multiple data sources such as online transactions reports queries to find the root cause of errors and make appropriate resolutions.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Acts as a communication liaison between management departments (internal and external) and other agencies as well as vendors pertaining to agency specific deductions and any payroll issues.
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date
This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY to current North Carolina State Government employees and eligible RIF candidates. Temporary employees are also eligible to apply.
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 high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website forState Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees:
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience funding availability and internal equity. Based upon these factors a pay increase MAY result.
Supplemental Contact Information
NCDAC uses the Merit-Based 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. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) please visit us at our website.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before closing date.
Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check.
If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) 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 Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
Veterans and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelors degree in accounting business administration or other curriculum that would provide a core curriculum in financial management coursework from an appropriately accredited institution
(OR)
Associate degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of accounting or auditing experience
(OR)
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience as an accounting technician three of which must be at an advanced technical level (OR) an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Anchal MishraEmail:
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
