Accounting Specialist

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Administrative

Job Classification Title

Accounting Specialist (NS)

Position Number

60010442

Grade

NC11

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $45,431 - $52,930
IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.
**This is a REPOST. Previous applicants Do Not Need to Reapply to be considered.
This position is responsible for Accounts Receivable. This includes billing for billing payroll expenses for payroll expenses under Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with outside agencies, drafting of new MOUs, maintenance of existing MOUs, billing for reimbursement for expenses directly related to litigation per NCGS 114-8.2, and billing other miscellaneous reimbursements due from either outside agencies, and reviewing and/or preparing internal transfers related to inter-fund receivables.
Additionally, this Accounting Specialist is responsible for classifying, examining, and analyzing data of all accounts and transactions in the DOJ in order to annually audit/review, work paper preparation, and presentation of EAGLE (Enhancing Accountability in Government through Leadership & Education), reports that are due every fiscal year-end. This includes determining areas of weakness/risk, researching the current processes and procedures, testing controls, reporting findings, and recommending changes.
Other responsibilities include performing other duties/special projects and assignments for the section including, but not limited to, ad hoc detailed analysis of receipts billing or other special projects to help us respond to inquiries from the General Assembly, Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, and others, and/or assist with other cost analysis initiatives.
This position is also the primary position for setting up and maintaining vendors for Accounts Payable as a control for the section to ensure proper separation of duties.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• This position must possess basic knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to explain and apply the provisions of the standardized accounting practices adopted by State Government.
• Ability to: interpret and analyze financial and accounting data and apply that analysis to the departmental or institutional needs and determine compliance with pertinent guidelines, rules, regulations, and laws; establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of related contact agencies, departmental staff, and the general public; communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Incumbent should have training or understanding of criminal or civil litigation billing issues, legal research, contract or business law, accounting cost allocation formulas, unit cost and hourly billing procedures. 
• Position should be able to analyze moderately complex databases, multiparty contracts and accounting transaction details and provide assessments to reconcile differences. 

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 administration, or other curriculum that would provide a core curriculum in financial management coursework from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate’s degree in accounting from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of accounting or auditing experience; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four (4) years of experience as an accounting technician, three of which must have been at an advanced technical level or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information:

Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.

Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete.  Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.   

  

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application.  Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
[email protected]

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:

Andrea Evet Cannon

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]