Accountant I

Agency

NC State Highway Patrol

Division

NC State Highway Patrol

Job Classification Title

Accountant I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC13

About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol’s primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state’s 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 Carolina’s motoring public.

Description of Work

The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is seeking a well-rounded, focused-driven individual to join our HR Team as an Accountant I. The Accountant I position plays a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the NCSHP Fiscal Section, responsible for maintaining, examining, and analyzing financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range : $50,088-$87,654

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Location : This position is located at 512 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27610.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and coding for appropriate accounts and funding sources (cost centers).
• Assist with preparing year-end financial statements for the Office of the State Auditor.
• Monitor and assist with budgets, grants, and asset forfeiture funds.
• Review general ledger entries to determine if corrections are needed.
• P-Card support and reconciliation.
• Provide customer service to vendors regarding payments.
• Assist with vendor set-up.
• Assist with AR customer set-up and collections.
• Preparation and analysis of ad hoc reports.

Important note : 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, or on attachments will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualifications

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Working knowledge of accounting methods, procedures, and practices.
• Demonstrated experience with the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS).
• Knowledge of GAAP and/or accounting methods, procedures or financial practices used by NC State agencies.
• Ability to analyze and correct financial problems and accounting errors, perform bank and subsidiary reconciliations, and post GL entries accurately and timely.
• Ability to use a variety of technology, financial systems, and software packages to prepare interpretive or analytical accounting and/or financial reports.
• Ability to work, prioritize and problem solve independently.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to work with complex spreadsheets.
• Ability to examine accounting records to assure adherence to accounting standards and regulations.

Position/Physical Requirements

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

Criminal Background Investigation and Drug Screening

Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass a Criminal Background Investigation and Drug Screening Test.

Application Closing

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

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance or public administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Policy and Equal Opportunity

The NC State Highway Patrol 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, disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

Mission and Operations

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

Fiscal Section Purpose

The primary purpose of the State Highway Patrol’s 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.

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

Angela Anita Avant-Jones

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