Location: Raleigh,NC, USA
The Budget and Finance Division is responsible for all fiscal, purchasing and budgetary matters of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This position manages the Cash Management and Grants and Contracts sections within the Budget & Finance Division, has two direct reports, 3 indirect reports, and reports to the Controller. This position is responsible for providing daily oversight and support to the Accounts Receivable area, General Ledger maintenance in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) to ensure that data is accurate and reliable, preparing, entering, reviewing, and approving NCFS journal entries and intercompany transfers. Work is reviewed by the Controller for content and technical accuracy.
This position works closely with the Accounts Payable Accountant II and Controller on Month End Close activities and is responsible for verifying that the general ledger for all budget codes is in balance by making any required adjustments to ensure the Agency can properly close and certify to the Office of the State Controller each month. This position monitors the cash/deposit accounts and clears all items in the account daily by making required entries to clear/balance these accounts. This position reviews the BD701 prior to certification to ensure that actual expenditures and revenues are accurate and don't reflect any obvious errors. This position is responsible for preparing all ACFR worksheets related to Accounts Receivable. This position provides back-up to the Cash Manager for Wires including International Wires, Daily Deposits, and approving Cashier's daily NCFS Journals. This position is responsible for NCFS and Core Banking system security for new employees and other duties as assigned. This position is responsible for maintaining the Agency Cash Management Plan and is a member of the EAGLE team that performs the EAGLE tasks related to Cash/Accounts Receivable.
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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.
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The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
* Working in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and skills in applying this knowledge.
* Intermediate knowledge of governmental accounting methods, procedures, and financial practices;
* Thorough knowledge of supervisory practices and skill in supervising others, ability to delegate and assign work, ability to deal effectively with difficult employees, ability to evaluate performance and to conduct investigations and participate in disciplinary actions;
* Ability to interpret and apply complex Federal and State fiscal regulations.
* Ability to develop complex accounting worksheets and reports.
* Ability to anticipate issues related to cash flow and develop/communicate recommendations to management for resolution.
* Ability to communicate concisely and accurately in writing when communicating with divisions regarding issues identified related to accounts payable activities.
* Ability to prepare clear and concise written policies and procedures related to accounts payables.
* Ability to mentor new employees.
MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES
Working experience in the North Carolina Financial System (NCFS) with all Cash and AR related training complete.
At least 2 years of State government Accounts Receivable.
You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.
Transcripts required for 18 semester hours of accounting coursework for degrees other than accounting.
Bachelor s degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 18 semester hours of accounting coursework; and two years of professional accounting/auditing experience in the preparation of interpretive or analytical accounting. financial statements and reports; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
Please follow instructions to apply on-line. It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
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