Accountant III Temporary
Wake County, NC - USA
Job Summary
Agency
Dept of Natural and Cultural ResourcesDivision
Chief Financial OfficeJob Classification Title
S-Financial & Buiness Management (S)Position Number
Grade
TSAbout Us
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including 27 historic sites seven history museums two art museums five science museums four aquariums 35 state parks four recreation areas dozens of state trails and natural areas the North Carolina Zoo the State Library the State Archives the N.C. Arts Council the African American Heritage Commission the American Indian Heritage Commission the State Historic Preservation Office the Office of State Archaeology the Highway Historical Markers program the N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. The Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
Description of Work
Do you have a passion for finance Are you a natural problemsolver who enjoys making sense of complex informationThe DNCR Budget and Finance Division is seeking an experience Accountant lII to join our dynamic leadership team.
The Accountant III independently performs technical work involving the recording maintenance and reporting of federal financial data; Runs financial reports to analyze data for accuracy and reconciliation of data and information.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Analyzes various NCFS financial reports to oversee the expenditures and revenues of twenty-five federal grants totaling almost $470 million.
- Initiates/requests federal drawdowns using various federal systems.
- Ensures necessary federal grant funds are received by fiscal year end so that receipts and expenditures balance.
- Re-align federal authorized budgets in the IBIS system
- Reclass federal expenditures/revenues in NCFS.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
Recruitment Range: $26.55 an hour - $40.00 an hour
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.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed onthe vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not. Applicants whopossessthe following are preferred:
Experience with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS)
Experience with managing funds from federal grants
Experience with the Single Audit package and other federal fiscal year-end reporting
Experience using the Integrated Budget Information System (IBIS)
Understanding and experience using the BD701 reports
Position/Physical Requirements
Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday 8-5 with flexibility 40 hours a week.
This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCRs Telework Policy.
* 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.**
This position is located at:
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh NC 27601
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.
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 ofdirectly relatedexperience 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.
Division Description
The Budget and Finance Office provides leadership and strategic support to the Department by directing preparing and certifying annual and biennial budgets; analyzing and researching budgetary issues that impact the Departments divisions programs budgets and plans; and overseeing the fiscal operations policies and procedures for the department. The fiscal responsibilities include but are not limited to accounts payable accounts receivable payroll collections billing capital improvements fixed asset management cash management fiscal reports procurement leases and Memorandum of Agreements. The Office is also responsible for monitoring activities throughout the Department to ensure compliance with state and federal laws regarding accounting budget purchasing and contracts.
Agency Description
TheNorth Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo and so much else parks aquariums historic sites archaeology African American Heritage Commission science and history museums the state Symphony Library and Archives historic preservation land and water stewardship and more. These places and the ideas they represent create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our states diverse population culture and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.Check outthis amazing videoabout our Department.
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Supplemental and Contact Information
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) 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.
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 theappropriate 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 applicationscontaincomprehensive 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.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide informationregardingthe status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Be sure to complete the application in full.Applicants are unable tosubmitmore than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must besubmittedby 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.
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. Visitto 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) DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed toparticipatein the job application or interview process please contact the personindicatedbelow.
Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. Weparticipatein E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
109 E. Jones Street Raleigh NC 27601
Phone:
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:
Lauren BeckEmail: