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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 week ago

Accountant III - Accounts Receivable

Wake County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$53K/yr - $93K/yr

4+ years exp

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to lead the Cash Management and Grants & Contracts sections within their Budget and Finance Division. This position plays a critical role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting the fiscal integrity of the agency.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Cash Management Section, overseeing licensing receipts, service fees, gate admissions, rental income, surplus property income, sales of forestry/agricultural products, examination fees, and other miscellaneous receipts

Advanced knowledge of technology and web-based accounting systems

Aid and assist in analyzing existing and new business practices

Will assume some management duties in the absence of the controller

Submits the Quarterly Accounts Receivable Report to OSC

Reconciles and Clears the Unmatched Bank Accounts in Core Banking-to ensure money is deposited into the correct accounts

This position reconciles CIP Quarterly

This position reconciles the General Fund and ensures efficient month end closeout with OSC

Oversee bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy in financial reporting

Processes for both international and domestic wire transfers through DST

Calculates annual assessment percentages and monthly transfers for the collected assessments for payment to corresponding councils

Provide oversight for the Grants and Contracts Section, overseeing over $100 million in grant awards

Maintain compliance with federal and state grant regulations

Perform full supervisory duties including hiring, training, performance evaluation, and staff development

Assist with year-end report by entering journals in NCFS and reconciling accounts

Prepare comprehensive financial statements for the agency at the close of each fiscal year

This position will serve as the lead for The ACFR Team- this will include analyzing comparative financial statements and providing explanations and narratives to OSC

Lead Budget and Finance Division in the annual EAGLE compliance review process conducted by the Office of the State Controller

Prepare and submit weekly cash forecasts to the Office of the State Controller

Qualification

General accountingFinancial reportingGrant managementAnalytical skillsSupervisory skillsTechnology proficiencyWritten communicationOral communication

Required

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 coursework

Four years of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting/financial statements and reports

Advanced knowledge of technology and web-based accounting systems

Knowledge of general accounting

Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding financial data, claims review, data collection, expenditures

Written and oral communications are necessary for all contact with division personnel and other state agencies

Analytical ability to interpret

Ability to supervise lower-level staff