Business Officer I

About the role

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching helps North Carolina teachers grow in knowledge, skills, compassion, and professionalism so that students become engaged, self-motivated, and successful. Description of Work The Business Officer I performs a variety of accounting and bookkeeping duties within the Finance Office department at NCCAT. Job Responsibilities: Assist with developing projections and developing the overall agency budget. Evaluate procedures and projections used in the preparation of budgets for program and department spending. Assist with overall analysis and monitoring of budget for state and grant funds. Provide guidance and review of department budget reports with department heads to evaluate spending and ensure budgets are followed and revised when needed. Investigate any variances between budget and actual to determine if any misclassifications. Assist in maintaining NCCAT seminar budgets are followed and revised if needed. Review and approve requisitions ensuring proper account codes, funding sources and compliance with grant, state and federal purchasing regulations. Responsible for reviewing and submitting for payment, travel reimbursements, substitute teacher reimbursements and contract payments. Stay up to date on changes in purchasing methods, state purchasing contracts, practices and purchasing systems. (E-Procurement, NCAS, and P-Card.) Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $52,592.00 - $63,215.00 Manager Preferences: Knowledge of purchasing and procurement procedures, including state contracts, bid procedures, object code classifications, and purchasing compliance requirements. Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. The Finance Office manages purchasing, budget and finance aspects of the Business Services department at NCCAT. 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. Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, or other discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive related experience, one year of which should be in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement T he 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: Tamara Lynn Cherry Recruiter Email: TAMARA.CHERRY@DPI.NC.GOV