Accountant IV

Agency

Dept of State Treasurer

Division

State , Local Gov Finance

Job Classification Title

Accountant IV (NS)

Position Number

65034835

Grade

NC16

About Us

Our mission is to preserve, protect and sustain the state’s pension and healthcare plans, generate investment returns in excess of comparable public pensions, properly account for and report on all funds that are deposited, invested, and disbursed through the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, assure the financially sound issuance of debt for state and local governments, maintain the state’s “AAA” bond rating, and provide exemplary service across all divisions of the Department.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to be the Coach Team Lead that will provide hands-on assistance to units of local government that are struggling and are at risk of failing financially. Because of the lagging economic recovery in the mostly rural parts of the State in particular, there are local government entities that are struggling to maintain their fiscal health and who do not have the human capital to address this issue. The Fiscal Management staff is tasked with providing financial management assistance to those units. This position will provide intense and focused guidance and assistance to finance officers, managers, administrators, and governing boards as needed, both onsite and virtually. The position is intended to work regionally across the state, addressing and assisting units that are fairly near their home or in the same general region of the state. This position will be working with units in the northeastern part of the state. Day travel to units within the assigned region, and occasionally outside the region will be required. Use of a personal vehicle and other travel-related expenses are reimbursed according to the Department of State Treasurer’s Travel Policy

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

* This is a REPOST of position 65034835. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. *

The State & Local Finance Division is hiring an Accounting & Financial Management Advisor IV (Accountant IV). This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid holidays, as well as retirement.

This position is a remote, home-based position; however, the position will work primarily across the northeastern part of the state, assisting local governments in that region. Frequent day travel within the region and occasionally outside the region will be required. Travel will be greater than 20% of time and employee will be reimbursed for travel.

About us:
The State and Local Government Finance Division oversees the finances of all local governments in North Carolina and manages the sale and delivery of all State and local debt. The Fiscal Management Section monitors the financial condition and fiscal operations of each local government in North Carolina, including municipalities, counties, public schools, public hospitals, public housing authorities, mental health agencies, utility districts, and more. The Section is responsible for making its recommendations regarding an entity’s capacity to take on and repay debt. If it cannot recommend a local entity for debt approval, staff must work with that entity to correct its deficiencies such that it can gain debt approval in the future. The Section is responsible for acting on behalf of the LGC by assuming control of the finances of a local government when so directed by the Commission. Section staff takes the place of local elected leaders for all financial decisions in this circumstance. 

Job Duties

• Represent the Fiscal Management Section in meetings with local elected leaders, finance officials, auditors, and management, presenting financial information and training. 
• Work with teams fielded by partner organizations, such as the NC League of Municipalities (NCLM), NC Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project (SERCAP) and Rural Water to address units’ needs.
• Work collaboratively with other staff and Section Director to oversee the monitoring program, determining which units should have agreements in place and the content that should ultimately be included in those agreements. 
• Document in systems and communicate with Fiscal Management the progress that is being made in the local entities including data as applicable to benchmark progress; assess needs of entities and determine level of assistance needed going forward.
• Make recommendations to Fiscal Management Section about units of local governments that need to be placed on or be removed from the Unit Assistance List, based on the audit review and other available information. 
• Keep Fiscal Management informed of trends identified as work with local governments progresses, possibly identifying the need for further published guidance to be developed or other training to be provided to address developing areas of weakness.

Management Preferences

• Experience understanding financial data to determine the overall financial condition of a local government.
• Experience with leading teams, mentoring staff accountants, and working independently. 
• Experience with local governments either doing compliance and/or financial statement auditing or unit accounting work. .
• Knowledge of the NC Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act (G.S. 159 - Local Government Finance) and School Budget and Fiscal Control Act (Chapter 115C - Article 31).

Recruitment Range: $57,983.00-$87,838.00

Position is Non-exempt under FLSA Overtime

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, years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

The minimum Education and Experience is a 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; and five (5) 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.

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 https://studentaid.gov/ to learn more. 

NC State Health Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NC Flex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).  Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.  

Visit the website for State Benefits

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of State Treasurer (DST) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DST: NCTreasurer | NC Treasurer.

DST uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, 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.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing this application. 

• 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.
• 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.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• 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 National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. 

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Background Check

• The selected candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check through Castle Branch.
• One or more of the following may also be reviewed, depending on the nature and requirements of the position: employment history, professional references, credit history, and educational verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcript).
• The selected candidate will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. All offers of employment are conditional until the satisfactory completion of the background check.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is 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.

Contact Information: 

If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please email the NC Department of State Treasurer at HR@nctreasurer.com.

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.

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:

Sheteta Lynette Crumpler

Recruiter Email:

HR@nctreasurer.com