Accountant III

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 53164 - 93038

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

CFO-Financial Management Division

Job Classification Title

Accountant III (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC15

About Us

Its 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.

Description of Work

*Primary Purpose of the Position
This position is to perform the duties of the General Ledger Unit Manager in his/her absence. Work with the manager in assigning and monitoring the daily task of the General Ledger Unit staff. The individual in this position must understand system integration and the impact of integration as they carry out their own duties as well as in the direction and training of other employees. It is necessary to understand the operations of each General Ledger employee and how those operations impact follow-on operations and eventually reporting in SAP. This individual should have access to and be able to carry out any duty assigned to the unit or unit manager.

Specific duties include reconciling the Warrant account with the State Treasurers Office analyzing warrant status to determine necessary treatment. Notify other agencies of outstanding warrants in a timely manner in accordance with State Controllers mandate. Reissue cancel or escheat as required. To analyze and research unusual problems occurring in the accounting system and work with the General Ledger Unit Manager and BSIP functional team for resolution. Actively participate in the development testing and implementation of new procedures in SAP.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range: NC15 / $53164 - $93038

Management prefers applicants that demonstrate the following:

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) practices.
Knowledge of current accounting and financial management systems.
Experience interpreting and applying complex Federal and State fiscal regulations.
Experience in using accounting judgement and theory to independently resolve fiscal issues provide technical guidance and present results of analysis to program administrators.

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 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 four years of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting financial statements and reports; or 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:

Andriette Dana Clifton

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AgencyDept of TransportationDivisionCFO-Financial Management DivisionJob Classification TitleAccountant III (NS)Position NumberGradeNC15About UsIts the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus accountability and e...