Accountant IV

About the role

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset - OUR EMPLOYEES. Description of Work ***INTERNAL TO CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY*** This position is eligible for telework, and OSHR is currently offering a three-day in and two days remote hybrid schedule. Recruitment Range: $57,983 - $95,000 OSHR Business Operations provides leadership and strategic support to the agency by overseeing financial operations, budget development, budget execution, and the procurement process. Business Operations is responsible for monitoring fiscal activities throughout the agency to ensure compliance with state and federal laws regarding accounting, budget, purchasing, and contracts. We are seeking an individual with expertise in accounting. This role entails responsibilities that include: - Monitors general ledger activity and budget reports for accuracy and submits journal vouchers when necessary. - Keys and submits budget revisions for month and quarter end, including revisions for realignments, lapsed salary, fund balance, and over-realized receipts. - Assists with processing budget actions in the HR/Payroll System (including new hires, separations, and transfers); sets up the funding detail on newly created positions. - Keys and issues invoices, records, and tracks customer payments, follows up on past due accounts, keeps accurate financial records, and run receivables reports for the quarter and year-end. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, practices, and financial management. In-depth familiarity with the state's budgetary and accounting systems: North Carolina Financial System (NCFS), Integrated Budget Information System (IBIS), HR/Payroll System. Proficient in interpreting and analyzing financial data and reports. Extensive knowledge of accounting standards and financial management techniques. Skilled in evaluating and understanding financial documents and data. 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 three years of progressive related experience, two of which must have been supervisory in nature; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Information The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits Follow us on social media: Facebook X LinkedIn All applicants must complete and submit a state employment application by 11:59 pm the night before the closing date ; otherwise, the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed. Information should be provided in the appropriate 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 applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Using the terms " see resume " or " see attachment " will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete. 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. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the Nati