Disaster Recovery Accounting Specialist

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Safety

Division

Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Administrative Officer (NS)

Position Number

Grade

FLATRATE

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 Accounting Specialist in the Controllers Office with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS).

This Accounting Specialist will support Disaster Recovery Programs by ensuring compliance with complex state and federal regulations governing fund disbursement and grant management. Position will review reimbursement requests verify vendor setup in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) perform various accounting functions such as journal entries expenditure audits and grant reporting. Working closely with the Grants Accounting Manager and Accounts Payable Supervisor the Accounting Specialists help oversee invoice processing financial reporting and internal control procedures. Given the high volume of grant funds ranging from $115M to $750M annually this role is essential for maintaining accurate records meeting financial obligations and ensuring the agency remains compliant with diverse and evolving grant requirements.

About the NC DPS Controllers Office and Disaster Grants Section:
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 this department and is accountable to the office of the State Controller for the integrity of that data.

The objective of the Disaster Grants section is to ensure fiscal accountability of the use of funds awarded to the agency from various sources. This includes but is not limited to compliance interpreting and applying federal regulations cash management and reporting of expenditures. The agency receives federal grants cooperative agreements state grants and private grants.

This is a full time TIME-LIMITED position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited duration of time (with the potential to extend up to 36months).

This position is EXEMPT from most provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $ 45431.00 - $ 79504.00

To view an example of total compensation please click hereNC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

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

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E)is REQUIRED toqualify for this position. Management Preferences including Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are notrequiredbut may be used todeterminethe pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants hodemonstrateManagement Preferences.

All work history and education (includingaccuratedates of employment/attendance) must be documentedonthe 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 arenota substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences- (These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.)

Knowledge of Generally Accepting Accounting Principles (GAAP) methods proceduresand/oraccounting practices.
Experience reconciling financial data documentsand/orreports.
Experience using Excel.
Knowledge of governmental accounting related to federal grants.
Experience with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) and/or another accounting system(s).

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 ProhibitionsSelected 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 prohibitemployment 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 forthe Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit learn more.

Transcripts

Attaching transcripts is optional;however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts toassistin 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 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 andwasdischarged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide informationregardingthe 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 you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.
For more information about the application process pleasevisit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions. For technical issues related to your Workday applications please place a support ticket. For basic informationregardingemployment with North Carolina State Government please call . If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status please contact Laura Holloway at or 984-2794432.
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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 business administration or another 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:
Laura B Holloway
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AgencySafetyDivision Dept of Public SafetyJob Classification TitleAdministrative Officer (NS)Position NumberGradeFLATRATEAbout 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 ...