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The North Carolina State Highway Patrols primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1600 troopers who cover nearly 80000 miles of North Carolina roadways more than any other state except addition to enforcing the states traffic laws state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolinas motoring public.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

** Internal State Government Posting Only current permanent and temporary NC State Government and/or University employees or layoff candidates with the State of North Carolina eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by G.S. 126 may apply.**

Salary Range: $87740-$130000 Salary Grade: NC24

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This position is located at:

512 N. Salisbury Street

Raleigh NC 27610

To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Management Prefers:

• Thorough knowledge of the departments accounting structure.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices and theories of accounting auditing budgeting or financial management and knowledge of trends and merging technologies/automation.
• Thorough knowledge of government accounting auditing and reporting requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of the states appropriation budgetary and accounting systems.
• Thorough knowledge of governmental finances programs and institutional fund accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the area of employment.
• Thorough knowledge of state governmental fiscal and budgetary processes.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensures adequate internal accounting and management controls are established to provide assurance of the proper recording of financial transactions.
• Manages the requirements of the state sponsored internal accounting control (EAGLE) quality assurance program to ensure adequacy of the internal control structure and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Manages and provides operational accounting services to the Patrol including cash management payroll accounts payable fixed assets general ledger cost accounting state federal and private grants.
• Researches issues related to fiscal functions/matter which may include but is not limited to: researching General Statues North Carolina tax laws IRS regulations the OSBM manual OSC policies State Purchasing etc.
• Responsible for managing the receipt and disbursement of funds in accordance with the Departments cash management plan designed to maximize interest bearing investments of cash and to minimize idle and nonproductive cash balances in accordance with General Statute 147-86.10.
• Responsible for the coordination and supervision of day-to-day management of accounting functions and required month end and year end reporting to state oversight agencies regarding the financial position of the department.
• All duties performed by the Controller require a working knowledge of all responsibilities for all sections within the Controllers Office. This also requires knowledge and understanding of all systems and software used including the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS).
• Provides advice and counsel to all division level managers the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Command Staff on fiscal matters.

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 or public administration

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a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework;

AND

seven years of professional accounting experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting financial statements and reports; of which at least three are supervisory/managerial; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Some positions may require certification as a Public Accountant

Position/Physical Requirements:

Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

Note:Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

Criminal Background Investigation

Drug Screening Test

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge skills and abilities without regard to race religion color national origin sex pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation age (40 or older) disability National Guard or veteran status genetic information political affiliation or political influence.

Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to protect our State with integrity loyalty and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement strategic preparedness and community engagement.

The primary purpose of the State Highway Patrols Fiscal Section 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. (Include Section purpose if applicable).

We are an Employment First state ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women establish paid parental leave for birth adoption and foster care and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes values respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Resources
State of North Carolina Hiring Process Information here.

Be sure to complete the application in may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.

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.

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the Online Application System for the State of North Carolina by 11:59pm on the night before the closing date listed or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed.

Please make sure that you have entered all necessary information on your application. Once you hit submit you will not be able to edit or reapply to this position to add information or attachments even if you withdraw your application.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified hiring process may take several weeks.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.

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 member 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) NCSHP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment NCSHP will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NCSHP that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) before or on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

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.

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