Cost Accountant

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Safety

Division

Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Accountant II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC14

About Us

The Department of Public Safetys mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation prevention and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions including Emergency Management Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Alcohol Law Enforcement Samarcand Training Academy and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3000 employees and 12000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

Are you seeking meaningful and rewarding work in accounting If so please continue reading to learn more about this Accountant II with the Controllers Office of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS).

This Accountant II will serve as a Cost Accountant. Specific responsibilities include:

* Processing monthly cost allocation entries for DPS employees from various funding sources. This involves extracting data in a prescribed format for these required positions and allocate each employees salary and fringe benefit based on time and effort reports provided by division staff through various methods. Data may be provided via spreadsheets or extracted directly from BEACON for divisions that utilize the charge object functionality.

* Evaluating the completeness of the time reported for each employee and communicating with program staff to investigate incomplete or excess time reported for a given period. The allocations are calculated using complex spreadsheets and uploading mass journal vouchers or through a subsystem interface utilizing rate tables maintained in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS).

* Verifying that the allocation is properly posted in NCFS and that cash transfers are processed for any allocations that cross budget codes within the accounting system.

* Clearing payroll and benefits suspense each pay period for payrolls each month. This involves researching the reasons for suspended transactions and determining the correct posting and notifying appropriate staff in DPS budget or human resources when errors that caused suspended items are found and preparing journal voucher (either manual or upload) to clear suspense applying appropriate accounting rules. The employee in this position must understand the DPS cost center structure in order to request validation of new account/center combinations when needed.

* Reclassifying payroll expenditures that post to NCFS incorrectly.

* Monthly allocation of all expenditures and purchases between various operating divisions within the Department based on usage orders processed in NCFS. Position allocates the costs of items purchased on a pro-rata basis to each division that consumed goods during the month and records the allocation in NCFS in the appropriate account and center.

*Providing data to accounts payable staff to allocate agency.

About the DPS Controllers Office:
The DPS Controllers Office ensures 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 department and is accountable to the office of the State Controller for the integrity of that data.

This is a Repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range $52592.00 - $92036.00 annually

This is a full time TIME-LIMITED position (40 hours per week) withState Benefitsfor a limited duration of time (with the potential to extend up to 36months).The work schedule is Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules.This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences including Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences

Experience presenting results of financial analysis
Experience creating cost allocation distributions
Experience using Excel functions such as pivot tables exporting/importing data creating formulas and/or other functions

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Transcripts

Attaching transcripts is optional; however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring manager.If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.

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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 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 experience.

Please attach your transcript. A transcript is needed to confirm your accounting credit hours.

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:

Laura B Holloway

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AgencySafetyDivision Dept of Public SafetyJob Classification TitleAccountant II (NS)Position NumberGradeNC14About UsThe Department of Public Safetys mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation prevention and protection with integrit...