Accounting Specialist I

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Administration

Job Classification Title

Accounting Specialist (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC11

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration Health Services Rehabilitation & Reentry Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

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The Grants Section ensures fiscal accountability and compliance for federal state private and other grant funding sources through effective cash management reporting and financial oversight. The Accounting Specialist supports the Grants Manager in the daily administration of grant operations and accounting functions. Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with grant processing accounting operations and financial reporting.
Monitoring grant budgets expenditures and cash drawdowns to ensure compliance.
Preparing reconciliations accounting entries financial analyses and reports.
Maintaining internal controls and ensuring adherence to policies and regulations.
Providing financial guidance and policy interpretation to division staff.
Utilizing NCFS General Ledger Accounts Payable/Receivable and E-Procurement systems to support daily operations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Documented working knowledge of accounting and reporting practices.

Experience maintaining spreadsheets and databases including importing and exporting data.

Experience assisting in interpreting and analyzing accounting data in various aspects of grants.

Experience applying analysis to the departmental or institutional needs and determining compliance with pertinent guidelines rules regulations and laws.

Experience maintaining effective working relationships with representatives of related contact agencies departmental staff and the general public.

Experience communicating effectively in oral and written form.

About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration Health Services Rehabilitation & Reentry Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

State Benefits Information:

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation Sick and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Supplemental Application Information:

Application Process

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications are submitted only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• 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 members 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.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

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 other curriculum that would provide a core curriculum in financial management coursework from an appropriately accredited institution;

Or an Associates degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of accounting or auditing experience;

Or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four (4) years of experience as an accounting technician three of which must have been at an advanced level.

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:

Santino East

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